The Islamic Sharia police, popularly known as Hisbah, in Kano state, has reportedly arrested and detained several young men over their alleged failure to observe the Ramadan fast on the inaugural day of the holy month.
According to Daily Post, the Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, confirmed the detentions to reporters in the state.
He indicated that the individuals were taken into custody during routine patrols carried out by Hisbah officers across various areas of the Kano metropolis.
In addition, the board apprehended approximately 60 individuals for sporting “indecent haircuts,” which contravenes Islamic law and local cultural standards.
Moreover, Hisbah officials detained several commercial tricycle (keke napep) drivers for allegedly transporting male and female passengers together in their vehicles, a practice that the board has declared intolerable.
The Board has pledged to maintain its patrols to ensure rigorous compliance with Sharia law throughout the month of Ramadan.
