Hisbah detains 17 TikTok users and tricycle riders in Kano

Hisbah arrested 17 TikTok users and tricycle riders in Kano for allegedly engaging in immoral acts at various locations, including hotels. Malam Mujahidden Aminuddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of Hisbah, confirmed the arrests, which were part of ongoing enforcement operations to uphold the board's regulations and moral guidelines.

The suspects were apprehended during routine surveillance, with some tricycle riders reportedly carrying female passengers on the driver’s side. Preliminary screenings indicated that some individuals lacked basic Islamic knowledge, prompting Hisbah to arrange religious instruction on ablution and prayers for the detainees.

Aminuddeen emphasized that the initiative focuses on correcting behavior and instilling moral values rather than solely punishing offenders. He also urged parents and guardians to monitor their children's activities, especially on social media and in public spaces, to promote moral discipline and curb social vices in Kano State.