The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested no fewer than ten people for allegedly not observing the Ramadan fast, selling food items, and loitering in parts of the Kano metropolis.
The arrests followed an early morning raid carried out on Wednesday to mark the commencement of the holy month of Ramadan.
In a statement issued by the Director of Public Enlightenment of the Board, Auwalu Ado Sheshe, the operation was led by the Officer-in-Charge of Operations, Malam Hafizu Garba Adakawa.
According to the statement, eight youths were apprehended at various locations across the city for not observing the fast.
The areas include Kantin Kwari, Grand Central Hotel Street, Railway area, Unguwar Danmaliki, Ibrahim Taiwo Road and Obasanjo Road.
In addition, one food vendor, identified as Murna Audu, and a sugarcane seller, Abubakar Tukur, were arrested at ‘Yan Rake, Kofar Kansakali, for allegedly selling food items during fasting hours.
The Board also arrested two young women, aged 16 and 20, along Nassarawa Hospital Road for alleged loitering.
Speaking to the press, the suspects reportedly expressed remorse and pleaded for forgiveness, promising not to repeat the offences.
The Hisbah Board warned individuals engaging in what it described as immoral acts, particularly within motor parks, to desist, stating that its enforcement operations would be extended to such areas.
It further called on ward heads and members of the public to report immoral activities within their communities to enable appropriate action.
The Board reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing moral conduct across the state, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
