The Digest:
The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued a directive strictly limiting social interactions between men and women in public spaces, including in vehicles and at gatherings. The order, approved by senior commissioners, warns against "private conversations under the pretext of chatting" and physical interaction, framing it as a measure to uphold Sharia and preserve moral upbringing.
Key Points:
- The public notice, dated December 31, 2025, targets behaviours during festive periods like weddings and Sallah.
- It explicitly bans physical interaction between men and women in vehicles like Keke Napep and at public events.
- The commission cautions against private conversations deemed inconsistent with Sharia teachings.
- The directive was issued by State Commander Dr. Muhammad Yawudi Kale and Chairman Dr. Yahuza Hamza Abubakar.
- Parents and communities are called upon to support the enforcement of these rules.
- The order emphasizes the goal of preserving the "moral upbringing of our children."
- This enforcement marks a significant intervention into daily social conduct in the state.
Sources: Yobe State Hisbah Commission
