The Hisbah Commission in Yobe State has imposed a ban on physical interaction between unrelated men and women while in vehicles across the state as part of efforts to preserve public morality.
The directive was announced in a statement jointly issued by the State Commander of the Hisbah Commission, Muhammad Yawudi Kale, and approved by the Chairman, Yahuza Hamza Abubakar.
According to the commission, the new rule is intended to uphold the provisions of Sharia law and reinforce community standards.
The statement identified specific behaviours now prohibited in public spaces and vehicles, including – Physical interaction between men and women in vehicles, particularly on Keke Napep (tricycles), motorcycles and private cars, Reckless movement or driving in public, especially during festivities such as weddings, Sallah celebrations and other large gatherings, Conduct that is seen to undermine public decency or contradict societal and religious values.
The commission stressed that the prohibition applies to all public transport and private vehicles within the state and urged residents to comply voluntarily. It also called on parents, guardians, drivers and community leaders to support enforcement and report violations, saying collective responsibility is key to achieving the desired moral standards.
Hisbah officials noted that previous engagements and community sensitisation activities informed the directive, and that people found contravening the rule may face admonition, fines or corrective counselling in line with established Sharia-compliant enforcement practices.
The commission further encouraged motorists and passengers to respect cultural norms and ensure their conduct reflects the values of the state, especially in public settings.
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