Kano Hisbah Bans Mobile Movie Downloads and Distribution Across State

The Kano State Hisbah Board has announced a comprehensive ban on the downloading and distribution of movies via mobile phones across all 44 local government areas in the state. According to the board, the decision is a direct response to growing concerns over public morality and the preservation of Islamic and cultural values within Kano.

The Deputy Commander General of the Hisbah Board, Dr. Mujahid Aminuddeen, disclosed the directive on Thursday, citing a rise in moral decadence among local youth. He explained that the decision followed numerous complaints regarding business operators who were allegedly distributing pornographic films and other video materials deemed offensive to Islamic teachings. Officials have linked the decline in societal values directly to the consumption of indecent films and digital media, prompting this policy to protect the state’s cultural identity.

The board has warned that the directive will be strictly enforced, and there will be zero tolerance for non-compliance. Hisbah personnel have already been mobilized across the state to conduct routine patrols and monitor download hubs. Any operator caught violating the ban will face prosecution in accordance with the laws of Kano State. Dr. Aminuddeen urged affected business owners to seek alternative, lawful means of earning a living, emphasizing that the long-term well-being of the youth remains the priority.