Kano Hisbah Arrests 17 Young Women Over Online Dances and Alleged Immoral Acts

(Hisbah Board. Photo by Daily Trust)
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 17 young women for alleged immoral behaviour.

The board says some of them made dance videos online, and others were picked up at different places in the city, including some hotels.

Deputy Commander-General Malam Mujahideen Aminuddeen confirmed the arrests, saying they were part of routine checks.

The board also arrested some tricycle operators for letting female passengers sit beside them in the driver's section.

Aminuddeen said some of the women did not have basic knowledge of Islam.

He said the board plans to teach them how to perform ablution and prayer while they remain in custody for a period.

He said the aim is to guide them toward acceptable moral values, not only to punish them.

He also urged parents to keep a closer eye on their children's social media use and their conduct in public.