Kano Hisbah Vows to Crack Down on "Secret" Boyfriend-Girlfriend Meetings in Cars
- The Kano State Hisbah Board has launched a new initiative to crack down on unmarried couples engaging in private conversations or meetings inside vehicles
- The board, operating under Kano's Sharia legal system, said it will increase patrols to penalise those involved
- While some parents and Islamic scholars support the move, others warn against excessive policing and call for more youth education and dialogue
Kano - The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced a new initiative aimed at curbing what it describes as the "menace" of unmarried couples meeting or engaging in private conversations inside vehicles.
The move is part of the board's broader effort to enforce Islamic moral codes and prevent what it considers "unwanted implications" of such interactions.
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Hibah deputy CG shares details
Dr. Mujahiddin Aminuddin, the deputy commander-general of the Hisbah Board, disclosed this on Friday, April 18, during their discussion with Dala FM, a local radio station in Kano, monitored by our correspondent.
He stated that their operatives would intensify patrols to identify and penalise individuals found engaging in acts deemed contrary to the state's religious and cultural values.
“It has become necessary for us to take this action as this menace is becoming unbecoming in our society," he said.
“This behaviour is unacceptable and goes against the teachings of Islam. We will not allow it to continue."
He also said they have observed with great concern the rising cases of young men and women hiding inside cars to engage in immoral activities under the guise of private meetings.
Findings by Legit.ng revealed that the Hisbah Board operates under Kano State's Sharia legal framework to enforce Islamic moral principles, values and positive behaviours.
The board has previously made headlines for its strict enforcement of moral codes, including bans on "immoral" hairstyles, gender-mixing in public spaces, among other indecent acts that contradict the teachings of Islam.
The board also urged parents and guardians to monitor their children's movements to prevent such occurrences.
Mixed reactions trail Hibah's move
However, public reaction to the announcement has been mixed, with parents expressing support and concern over the crackdown.
"Islam prohibits seclusion between unrelated men and women, and the government and Hisbah board are right to enforce this," noted Malam Ibrahim Sani, a local Islamic scholar.
Hajiya Fatima Yusuf, a mother of six children, including four females, welcomed the move.
“As parents, we have always been worried about the moral decay among young people today. And when you asked about this, I strongly believe the Hisbah’s intervention is always necessary to guide our children and protect them from sinful behaviour," she told Legit.ng.
“We cannot do it alone. Their enforcement of such laws will help in curtailing some of these unacceptable behaviours in our religion,” she explained.
However, Engr. Kabiru Abdullahi, whose daughter is in university, cautioned against excessive policing.
His words:
“While I agree that Islamic values must be upheld, we must also be careful not to push our children into rebellion. Dialogue and proper parenting are more effective than using force."
Another parent, Mrs. Aisha Bello, shared her frustration over the difficulty of monitoring teenagers.
“You see, these days, young people find clever ways to hide their activities. Even as their parents, we may never know what they do outside. I will suggest that the government and religious bodies should also work with parents to educate youths instead of just punishing them," Mrs Bello told Legit.ng.
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Kano man arrested for lewd Act with goat
Meanwhile, a 24-year-old resident of Dawakin Kudu in Kano state, identified as Shamsu Yakubu, has been arrested by operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board following the emergence of a disturbing video showing him engaging in an obscene act involving a she-goat.
The footage, which quickly spread across social media platforms, particularly TikTok, showed Shamsu performing an explicit act with the animal while instructing an unseen individual to record him.
His behaviour has sparked public outrage, with many residents expressing disgust and calling for immediate action.
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Nurudeen Lawal (Head of Politics and Current Affairs Desk) Nurudeen Lawal is an AFP-certified journalist with a wealth of experience spanning over 8 years. He received his B/Arts degree in Literature-in-English from OAU. Lawal is the Head of the Politics/CA Desk at Legit.ng, where he applies his expertise to provide incisive coverage of events. He was named the Political Desk Head of the Year (Nigeria Media Nite-Out Award 2023). He is also a certified fact-checker (Dubawa fellowship, 2020). Contact him at lawal.nurudeen@corp.legit.ng or +2347057737768.
Usman Bello Balarabe (Kano Correspondent) Usman Bello Balarabe is a journalist, media strategist, and university lecturer in Kano. He worked as an investigative journalist with Daily Trust Newspaper Nigeria. His career is passionately geared towards stimulating social justice, exposing corruption, ensuring good governance and accountability. In his over 7 years of journalism practice, he has authored investigations and numerous special and beat reports at the intersection of environment, health, education, agriculture, public spending, security, and politics.
