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Government officials in Plateau State have issued directives to dismantle unauthorized Hisbah patrols, ordering the arrest of personnel operating outside legal frameworks. The crackdown aims to restore state authority and prevent vigilante enforcement of religious codes.
The Hisbah board in Sokoto has announced an immediate ban on marriage gifts, the use of DJs, and mixed-gender gatherings, according to a new directive.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has issued a warning that registration for the upcoming mass wedding is free of charge. The board urged residents not to pay any fees to individuals claiming to facilitate registration.
The Hisbah Board in Kano announced that its upcoming mass wedding initiative is open to both Christian and Muslim participants. The program aims to reduce immorality within the community.
Operatives of the Kebbi Hisbah Board, an agency under the Ministry of Religious Affairs, have arrested a young woman and a man at Filin Idi, Birnin Kebbi, for allegedly engaging in immoral acts. The…
The Hisbah, Kano State's Islamic police, arrested a fish seller and two women on allegations of immoral conduct. The arrests were made in connection with perceived violations of religious laws.
The Sokoto Police Command debunks a viral social media claim of an officer escorting a Hisbah commander, clarifying the photo shows the governor’s ADC.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 21 people, mostly teenagers, along with a hotel manager, following a raid over alleged immoral conduct in the state.
The Kano State Hisbah Board arrests two teenagers for organizing an immoral birthday party for pimps to be held during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration. Read More:…
Religious police in Nigeria’s Sokoto State have firmly rejected claims that they imposed restrictions on Christian worship activities. Officials maintain that no such limitations were enacted and attribute the reports to misinformation.
The Sokoto State Hisbah Board has issued a ban on the use of DJs, mixed-gender entertainment, and other practices deemed 'un-Islamic' at weddings, enforcing stricter religious guidelines for social gatherings in the state.
The Hisbah Board in Kano, Nigeria, has banned the commercial distribution of films via mobile phone downloads at charging centers, citing moral concerns.
The Kano State Hisbah Board is screening 720 couples out of 3,000 applicants for a planned mass wedding program, an initiative aimed at curbing social vices in the region.
Kebbi Hisbah in Nigeria arrested a man discovered hiding in a 'Ghana Must-Go' bag inside a married woman’s house in Birnin Kebbi, following a tip-off from residents.
The Kebbi Hisbah Board in Nigeria has released two women who were arrested for alleged indecent dressing after providing them with counseling on modesty and community values.
The Sokoto Police Command has dismissed claims that an officer in a viral photo was escorting a Hisbah commander, clarifying that the photo actually shows the governor’s ADC in 2024.
The Kano Hisbah Board in Nigeria arrested 583 youths for alleged immoral acts, including plaiting hair and indecent dressing, during the Eid-el-Fitr celebration.
The dynamic Kano State Government under the able leadership of Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf on February 18, 2026, the first day of the Ramaddan fast, captured a dozen Nigerians. These prisoners of religious war were apprehended for three types of assault against religious observance. Eight were captured by the Hisbah Religious Police in places like Kantin Kwari, […] The post Shall it be renewed hope without end? By Owei Lakemfa appeared first on Vanguard News.
The Yobe Hisbah Board has intervened to stop a planned 'Colour Festival' in Damaturu, warning that such events are contrary to Islamic teachings. The board aims to uphold religious and moral standards in the state.
The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has prohibited all secondary school sign-out celebrations, citing concerns for moral upbringing and adherence to Islamic teachings and cultural norms.
The Kebbi State Hisbah Board has arrested 25 youths during a raid on a hotel, citing alleged immoral acts. The arrests are part of the Hisbah's crackdown on social vices in the region.
The Kebbi Hisbah Board apprehended a young man and woman in Birnin Kebbi on May 20 for alleged immoral acts, which are considered contrary to Islamic teachings.
The Kebbi Hisbah, a religious police force, raided a hotel and arrested a married woman along with five other individuals. The incident has sparked concerns regarding morality policing in the region.
The Hisbah (Islamic police) in Bauchi, Nigeria, have arrested seven men on allegations of swapping wives, as confirmed by the Zonal Commander, Ridwan Khairan.
Kano State’s Hisbah Board will conduct mandatory medical screenings for 3,000 prospective couples participating in a state-sponsored mass wedding.
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has banned public gatherings and inappropriate male-female interactions during Sallah, citing security and moral values. Read More:…