Hisbah Arrests 60 People For Indecent Haircut, Commercial Tricycle Drivers For Allegedly Mixing Male, Female Passengers in Vehicle During Ramadan Month

Israel Adeleke

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA OTN News reports as gathered that the Operatives of the Hisba Board in Kano State have arrested some youths for indecent haircut, and those accused of not observing the Ramadan fast on the first day of the holy month.

OTN News further reports that the Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, who confirmed the arrests to journalists in the state, added that the board also apprehended some commercial tricycle (keke napep) drivers for allegedly mixing male and female passengers in their vehicles during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Deputy, the suspects were apprehended during routine patrols conducted by Hisba officers in different parts of Kano metropolis.

Abubakar who added that the board arrested around 60 individuals for wearing “indecent haircuts,” which violate Islamic law and local cultural norms, noted that the board insisted it would not tolerate any ungodly acts during the month of Ramadan.

The Board however, vowed to continue its patrols to ensure strict adherence to Sharia law throughout the month of Ramadan.