The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 22 people suspected of crossdressing in raids across several areas, including Zoo Road and Court Road. Deputy Commander General Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen confirmed the operation, stating that residents' complaints prompted the crackdown. The suspects, made up of 12 men and 10 women, were intercepted in different locations within the state.
According to Aminuddeen, many of the suspects came from other states before engaging in what the board described as immoral conduct. He said those detained admitted to participating in hook-up activities and using drugs. Investigations are ongoing, and the board warned that anyone found guilty would be dealt with according to the law. The Hisbah Board reiterated its stance against immorality and pledged to intensify efforts to curb such practices in Kano.
The Hisbah Board arrested individuals for crossdressing and cited admissions of drug use and hook-ups, yet did not specify which laws were broken. This raises questions about the legal basis for detaining people solely for clothing choices or private consensual acts. The lack of clarity on applicable charges leaves room for arbitrary enforcement under the guise of morality.
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