The Kano State Hisbah Board has raided and shut down a sports betting shop as part of its ongoing enforcement efforts during the holy month of Ramadan.
The Hisbah officials shared images of operatives sealing the premises on its official Facebook page.
The Deputy Commander of Hisbah in Kano, Sheikh Mujahideen Aminudeen, also confirmed the crackdown while speaking to journalists.
He explained that the raid was carried out in compliance with Kano state’s strict Sharia laws.
“E tok say, di commission manage close di shop after dem do raid for di place,” BBC Pidgin quoted Aminudeen as saying.
He lamented that some Muslims continue to engage in gambling despite the sacred nature of the Ramadan period.
“E add say e pain am as some Muslims still dey go dat kind place go dey gamble, even as Ramadan fasting dey go on,” the report further stated.
Kano, along with 11 other northern states, officially adopted Sharia law in 2000, banning prostitution, gambling, alcohol consumption, and other activities deemed to contradict Islamic teachings.
This latest raid comes just days after SaharaReporters reported that the Hisbah Board had detained 20 Muslims for eating and drinking in public during fasting hours. The board also arrested five others for selling food in broad daylight while Muslims were expected to observe the Ramadan fast.
The Deputy Commander of Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, disclosed the number of arrests on Monday, stating that, “It’s heartbreaking that in such a holy month meant for fasting, adult Muslims would be seen eating and drinking publicly. We won’t condone that, and that’s why we went out to make arrests.”
According to Aminudeen, all 25 suspects will be tried in a Sharia court and face the necessary penalties.
He stressed that Hisbah’s enforcement strictly targets Muslims, noting that “It is important to note that we don’t concern ourselves with non-Muslims.”
The crackdown is part of a broader effort by Hisbah to maintain religious discipline during Ramadan, with operations extending beyond food consumption.
The board has also been targeting individuals with so-called “indecent” haircuts, people dressed in shorts above the knee, and commercial tricycle riders who mix male and female passengers.
Aminudeen stated that Hisbah frequently acts on reports from concerned residents who alert them about violations.
“We do get calls from people who are enraged after seeing people eating in public, and we act fast by going to the area to make arrests,” he said.
Last year, some individuals arrested for public eating were released after pledging to complete the Ramadan fast, while others were placed under guardianship.
However, Hisbah has vowed that there would be no leniency this year, as all offenders would face full legal consequences.
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