The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has apprehended 26 individuals—both men and women—on allegations of engaging in immoral activities. The arrests took place on Thursday, June 11, 2026, during coordinated operations conducted in various parts of the state capital as part of the ongoing “Operation Tsaftace Birnin Shehu,” which aims to curb behaviors deemed contrary to the state’s moral and social standards.
Details of the Operation
According to a statement released by the board, the operation was spearheaded by the Commander-General of the Sokoto State Hisbah Board, Malam Usman Abdullahi Jatau, alongside the Director of Da’awah, Imam Sirajo Abubakar. The raids targeted locations including Nakasari, Hubbare, Offer Road, the Sokoto Central Motor Park, and Giginya Hotel, resulting in the detention of 26 suspects.
Objective of the Raids
The board emphasized that the operation is part of a sustained initiative to cleanse the city of activities that violate local moral codes. The arrests underscore the Hisbah’s commitment to enforcing social order in Sokoto State.
