Angry youths storm Hisbah office over haircut, injure officers

Youths in the Tandama community of Danja Local Government Area, Katsina State, attacked the Hisbah office after a dispute arose over a haircut.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama report that the incident happened at about 6:10 p.m. on June 13, after the Hisbah officials challenged some youths over their choice of haircut.

The confrontation escalated, prompting the youths to attack the Hisbah office.

Several hisbah officials sustained injuries in the attack and were rushed to Danja general hospital for treatment.

Meanwhile, police say investigations are ongoing to identify those involved in the attack and bring them to justice.

The incident, according to the security analyst, spotlights the growing concern over the excesses of Hisbah groups, which many say are overstepping their moral policing responsibilities and violating the human rights of ordinary people under the guise of upholding moral standards.

“People have decried the growing interference by hisbah in the private lives of individuals, fueling resentment and fueling conflict within communities. Stakeholders are calling on the government to regulate their activities to avoid further abuse of power and protect the fundamental rights of all,” Zagazola wrote.