Nigerian Govt Bans Sports Betting, Sets New Rules On Courtship, Night Movements For Women
The Kano State’s Hisbah Board has announced a ban on all forms of sports betting in the state.
The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr Mujaheed Aminuddeen, revealed this during a press briefing on Hisbah’s renewed fight against immorality.
“We have re-launched “Operation flush out immorality” and our operatives will soon clamp down on individuals and groups violating social order,” Mujaheed stated.
He also mentioned that landlords who rent apartments to unknown persons would be arrested due to rising concerns about houses being used as lodges and motels.
In addition, Dr Mujaheed outlined new regulations regarding courtship, emphasising that no prospective couples would be allowed to sit in tinted vehicles, especially at night.
“The law prohibits street begging, and any female beggar found outside late into the night will be arrested,” he added.
He further warned that women seen in tricycles after 10pm would also face arrest, citing concerns over the rising rate of prostitution among young girls.
“Violating these rules will attract stiff penalties,” Dr Mujaheed warned, calling on parents to monitor their children, particularly females, to prevent any misconduct.
