The Katsina State Hisbah Board has prohibited girls from engaging in street hawking after 10pm across the state, citing concerns about their safety and exposure to immoral activities.
The Commandant General of the board, Sheikh Saifullahi Yakubu Musa, announced the directive on Tuesday during a press briefing at the board’s headquarters.
He explained that the restriction would apply to motor parks, markets and other public places where girls engage in hawking.
According to him, the board received reports suggesting that some female hawkers were exposed to sexual abuse and other activities considered contrary to Islamic teachings.
The Hisbah chief alleged that some girls were involved in illicit activities, while others were victims of rape and other forms of exploitation.
He said officers would be deployed to strategic locations across the state to monitor compliance with the new directive.
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Musa also appealed to parents to take greater responsibility for their children’s welfare by ensuring that girls do not go out hawking late at night.
In another development, the commandant announced plans to regulate traditional medicine dealers, warning them against using obscene or offensive expressions when advertising their products.
He also expressed concern over reports that some brothels had resumed operations in parts of the state, directing their operators to shut down or risk legal action.
Musa further maintained that the ban on alcoholic beverages, particularly beer, remained effective, warning traders against selling such products in public places.
He urged residents to cooperate with the Hisbah Board, insisting that its activities were aimed at promoting Islamic values and would be carried out in accordance with the law.
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