The Kano State Hisbah Board has banned the downloading and distribution of movies through mobile phones across the state, citing the need to protect public morality and uphold Islamic values.
The board announced the ban in a statement on Thursday, warning that violators would face sanctions. The move is part of the Hisbah Board’s ongoing efforts to regulate social behaviour and enforce religious principles in the state.
The ban has sparked widespread debate, with some supporting the move as a necessary cultural measure, while others have criticised it as an infringement on personal freedoms. Human rights advocates have also raised concerns about the enforcement of the ban and its potential impact on individual liberties.
The Hisbah Board has yet to release details on how the ban will be enforced or the specific sanctions for violators.