Kano Sharia Commission Bans 'Attachment' for Tricycle Riders

The Kano State Sharia Commission has issued a ban on the practice known as "attachment," where commercial tricycle (keke napep) riders carry female passengers on the sides of their vehicles. Sheikh Ali Danabba, the Commission’s Second Commissioner, announced this directive during a meeting with the leadership of the Tricycle Owners and Riders Association (BOTORA).

The Commission deemed the practice contrary to Islamic teachings due to the close physical contact it entails. Danabba emphasized that operators must cease this arrangement immediately, as it is prohibited under Islamic law.

The meeting also aimed to foster collaboration between the Sharia Commission and BOTORA to address various challenges in the commercial tricycle transport sector, including child abduction and drug abuse. The Chairman of BOTORA expressed the association's commitment to cooperating with the Sharia Commission in promoting public safety and social order in Kano State.