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Yobe Hisbah Adopts Taliban-Style Islamic Puritanism in Nigeria, Bans Men and Women from Interacting in Public

January 2, 2026 • 2 min read

By Ademola Adekusibe
2nd January 2025

The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued a directive restricting public interaction between men and women, warning residents against activities it described as contrary to Islamic teachings under Sharia law.

In a public notice dated December 31, 2025, the Commission cautioned against what it termed “reckless movement and conduct” during festive periods, particularly at weddings and Sallah celebrations. The directive specifically warned against physical interaction between men and women in vehicles and public spaces, including tricycles (Keke Napep), motorcycles, and other public gatherings.

The Hisbah Commission also prohibited what it described as “private conversations under the pretext of chatting between men and women,” stating that such interactions are not permissible under Sharia when conducted in ways it does not approve.

The notice was issued by the office of the State Commander of the Hisbah Commission, Dr. Muhammad Yawudi Kale, and approved by the Chairman of the Yobe State Hisbah Commission, Dr. Yahuza Hamza Abubakar.

According to the statement, parents and community leaders were urged to support the enforcement of the directive, which the Commission said is aimed at preserving moral standards and the proper upbringing of children in the state.

The announcement has sparked debate over religious enforcement and personal freedoms, as the restrictions effectively limit social interaction between men and women in public settings across Yobe State.