Fresh Restrictions In Katsina As Hisbah Moves To End Girls Night Trading

The Katsina State Hisbah Board has prohibited girls from engaging in night hawking across the state, directing that all street-trading activities involving them must end by 10pm daily.

The Commandant General of the board, Saifullahi Musa, announced the directive on Tuesday, November 10, during a press briefing at the board’s headquarters in Katsina.

Musa explained that the decision was aimed at protecting girls from sexual abuse, exploitation and other social risks associated with trading late at night, while also ensuring that public activities comply with Islamic teachings.

He said the board had received reports indicating that some girls involved in night hawking were exposed to sexual violence and other activities considered inconsistent with Islamic principles.

According to the commandant, the board would not tolerate practices that undermine the moral values it is mandated to uphold.

To ensure compliance, Musa disclosed that Hisbah personnel would be deployed to strategic locations, including markets, motor parks and other areas where night trading is common.

He also announced plans to introduce regulations for traditional medicine practitioners and dealers, stressing that their activities must align with the state’s moral and religious standards.

The commandant expressed concern over the use of vulgar and offensive language by some sellers when advertising their products, warning that the board would take action against such conduct.

According to information available to Bush Radio Academy, the Hisbah Board intends to strengthen its enforcement activities as part of its efforts to promote Islamic values and address practices it considers unacceptable across Katsina State.