The Kano State Government has urged Hisbah personnel to conduct regular patrols in market areas, motor parks, and uncompleted buildings.
According to The PUNCH, the state’s Commissioner for Women Affairs, Children, and the Disabled, Aishatu Lawal, emphasized the importance of this directive during a workshop for Hisbah officials from the Northwest Zone on gender-based violence and girl child protection in Kano.
She said the decision aims to combat the increasing cases of rape in these public places within the state.
She highlighted the necessity for Hisbah operatives to frequent these locations to prevent instances where young individuals are coerced into engaging in immoral activities.
Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr Sa’adatu Bala, she said the call was necessary in view of the alarming rate of rape cases, especially in such public places.
“By working together, we can develop comprehensive strategies that would address the causes of gender-based violence and child abuse in our states,” she said.
“There’s a need for communities to be more vigilant and always report suspicious movements to Hisbah for prompt action.
“It’s my belief that this workshop will enhance their performance towards curtailing incidences of gender-based Based Violence in our states,” she added.
