The directive, dated January 6 and signed by the commission’s coordinator, Muhammad Yahudi, stated that “isolated discussions between male and female conducted in a manner that contradicts the teachings of Islam” are strictly prohibited, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The Islamic morality police, Hisbah Yobe State Commission has banned males and females from sitting together in public transport and at social gatherings across the state.
The directive, dated January 6 and signed by the commission’s coordinator, Muhammad Yahudi, stated that “isolated discussions between male and female conducted in a manner that contradicts the teachings of Islam” are strictly prohibited, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.
The commission also prohibited reckless driving and speeding with vehicles and tricycles during Sallah and wedding celebrations.
“All residents and visitors are urged to observe these directives strictly in order to maintain peace, safety, and uphold the Islamic values of our society,” the Hisbah statement said.
In the full statement, the commission added: “The Yobe State Hisbah Commission, under the chairmanship of Dr Yahuza Hassan Abubakar, hereby informs the general public that the following activities are strictly prohibited throughout the state: Reckless driving and overspeeding with vehicles and tricycles during Sallah and wedding celebrations.
“Intermingling of males and females in public transportation and gatherings. Isolated discussions between males and females are conducted in a manner that contradicts the teachings of Islam.
“All residents and visitors are urged to observe these directives strictly in order to maintain peace, safety, and uphold the Islamic values of our society,” the hisbah statement concluded.
The commission said the directives are in effect across Yobe State, and residents and visitors are expected to comply with the rules.