Kano Hisbah Arrests 62 Over ‘Immoral Acts’ During Rainfall Fun Taking Advantage Of Rainfall 

The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced the arrest of 62 persons — 27 men and 35 women — over alleged involvement in what the Islamic police described as immoral and indecent acts while “taking advantage of the rainfall to enjoy themselves.”

The arrests, which took place in different parts of Kano metropolis, were carried out by the board’s “Moral Guards” who said the suspects were found in public places engaging in “un-Islamic behaviors” during and after the downpour. According to Hisbah officials, some of the women were accused of loitering around without proper dressing, while the men were allegedly involved in mixing freely with them in ways considered inappropriate under the Sharia-guided laws of the state.

Speaking to journalists on Monday, a spokesperson for the board explained that the operation was part of ongoing efforts to safeguard morality in the state. “Our duty is to ensure the society remains clean from all forms of social vices. Rain should not be an excuse for indecent mingling between men and women. We will continue to monitor, arrest, and counsel those found wanting,” the statement read.

The Hisbah further disclosed that some of those arrested were already under interrogation and would be taken through counseling sessions, while others could face prosecution in line with the laws of Kano State.

The development has, however, sparked mixed reactions among residents. While some praised the Hisbah for upholding Islamic values, others questioned the constant clampdown on young people, arguing that the board’s activities often infringe on personal freedoms and privacy.

Kano State operates under Sharia law alongside Nigeria’s secular legal system. The Hisbah Board, often referred to as the Islamic police, has been active in enforcing moral codes, which include bans on alcohol sales, gambling, and what it regards as immoral dressing or behavior in public.