The Katsina State Hisbah Board has prohibited girls from engaging in night hawking across the state, directing that the activity must stop by 10pm daily
The Commandant General of the board, Saifullahi Musa, announced the directive during a press briefing at the board’s headquarters.
The directive comes amid wider concerns about the risks faced by children engaged in street trading.
Musa said the measure was intended to protect girls from abuse and other social risks while ensuring that public activities complied with Islamic teachings.
According to him, the restriction covers motor parks, markets and other public places where hawking takes place across the state.
Musa said the board had received reports of girls involved in night trading being exposed to s.exual abuse and other activities considered contrary to Islamic principles.
“Reports indicate that some of these girls engage in illicit activities, while others are r@ped and some commit adultery. These practices are against the teachings of Islam, and we will not allow them to continue,” he stated.
He disclosed that Hisbah personnel would be deployed to strategic locations, including markets and motor parks, to ensure compliance with the directive.
The commandant also cautioned parents against allowing their children, particularly girls, to hawk late at night, urging them to take greater responsibility for their safety and welfare.
The Katsina State Hisbah Board was established by Governor Dikko Radda in 2023 as part of efforts to address social and moral concerns in the state.
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