Operatives of the Kano State Hisbah Board have apprehended eight teenage girls and one young man over their alleged participation in nocturnal street activities locally termed "good evening".
Coordinated End-of-Year Raids Across Metropolis
The arrests were executed during a special end-of-year operation conducted by the Islamic police force. Dr. Mujahideen Aminuddeen, the Deputy Commander-General of the Hisbah Board, confirmed the incident in a statement released on Monday.
He explained that the operation involved coordinated raids across several major roads and strategic locations within the Kano metropolis. The raids specifically targeted individuals suspected of engaging in the "good evening" practice during late-night hours.
Alleged Patronage and Areas of Operation
Dr. Aminuddeen further alleged that the teenage girls were often patronized by affluent individuals. According to the Hisbah official, these patrons reportedly conveyed the girls to various locations for social outings and entertainment, paying sums ranging from N5,000 to N30,000.
The areas where the raids were carried out include:
- Zoo Road
- Banana Island Road
- Ahmadu Bello Way
- Lamido Crescent
- Tukur Road
- Lodge Road
- Nassarawa Hospital Road
- Magajin Rumfa Road
- Sultan Road
- Audu Bako Way
Ongoing Investigation and Call to Parents
The Hisbah Board stated that investigations into the matter are currently ongoing. Upon completion of the probe, all nine suspects will be charged in court.
Dr. Aminuddeen used the opportunity to urge parents and guardians across the state to take greater responsibility for the moral upbringing of their children. This, he emphasized, is crucial to prevent young people from engaging in such social vices.
This recent enforcement action is part of the Hisbah Board's broader mandate to uphold moral codes as defined by Sharia law in Kano State. The board has been active in similar operations, including recent arrests of individuals for public eating during Ramadan and for involvement in alleged same-gender marriage ceremonies.
The state government has also recently moved to outlaw an unauthorized Hisbah group, "Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi," citing illegal recruitment and mobilization activities.
