The Kano State command of the Islamic Sharia police, Hisbah, has reportedly detained several young men for allegedly failing to observe the Ramadan fast on its inaugural day. Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, Deputy Commander General of the Board, confirmed the detentions, stating that the individuals were taken into custody during routine patrols across various areas of the Kano metropolis.
In addition to the arrests, approximately 60 individuals were apprehended for sporting “indecent haircuts,” which contravenes Islamic law and local cultural standards. Hisbah officials also detained several commercial tricycle drivers for allegedly transporting male and female passengers together, a practice deemed intolerable by the board.
The Board has pledged to maintain its patrols to ensure rigorous compliance with Sharia law throughout Ramadan. This development comes as the Government of Katsina State announced the closure of all schools in the state for the Ramadan fast.
The Katsina Hisbah Board warned private schools against contravening the government’s order, stating, “In accordance with Katsina State Government’s directive, all private schools are required to close for the Ramadan period to allow pupils to fully observe the holy month. The directives include extra lesson please.
“The Hisbah Board urges all school proprietors to strictly comply with this directive. Non-compliance will not be tolerated. May Allah accept our fast and grant us His blessings.”