The Islamic Sharia police, known as Hisbah, in Kano State has reportedly arrested and detained several young men for allegedly failing to observe the Ramadan fast on the first day of the holy month.

According to Daily Post, the Deputy Commander General of the Board, Dr. Mujahideen Abubakar, confirmed the arrests to reporters in the state.

He stated that Hisbah officers apprehended the individuals during routine patrols across various areas of the Kano metropolis.

Additionally, the board arrested about 60 people for sporting “indecent haircuts,” which it said violated Islamic law and local cultural norms.

Hisbah officials also detained several commercial tricycle (keke napep) drivers for allegedly transporting male and female passengers together, a practice the board has deemed unacceptable.

The agency has vowed to continue its patrols to enforce strict adherence to Sharia law throughout Ramadan.