Kano Hisbah arrests 17 TikTokers, tricycle riders for dancing and carrying female passengers at driver’s side

The Kano State Hisbah has arrested 17 young women accused of dancing on TikTok and others found loitering at popular spots in Kano metropoli‎s.

They were reportedly arrested at different locations including some hotels, allegedly engaging in immoral acts.

‎The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Malam Mujahidden Aminuddeen, confirmed this to Daily Trust in Kano on Tuesday, November 19, 2026. 

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He said the arrests were part of the board”s ongoing enforcement operations aimed at addressing activities considered contrary to its regulations and moral guidelines.

‎He said the board has also arrested some tricycle riders for allegedly carrying female passengers at the driver’s side.

‎According to him, the suspects were apprehended at different locations across the state during routine surveillance and enforcement exercises.

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Aminuddeen said preliminary screening revealed that some of those arrested could neither read nor properly observe basic Islamic practices.

‎He said the board had therefore commenced arrangements to teach them how to perform ablution and prayers as part of efforts to reform and guide them.

‎”We discovered that some of them lack basic Islamic knowledge. We are making arrangements to teach them ablution, prayer and other aspects of Islamic education,” he said.

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The deputy commander-general added that the suspects would remain in the custody of the board for a period during which they would undergo religious instruction.

‎He said the initiative was aimed at correcting behaviour and instilling moral values rather than punishment alone.

‎The Hisbah official also reiterated the board”s commitment to enforcing its mandate of promoting moral discipline and curbing social vices across Kano State.

‎He urged parents and guardians to pay closer attention to the activities of their children, particularly on social media platforms and in public places.