The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested 583 young men and women during the recent Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in the state for alleged acts deemed immoral, the board confirmed on Tuesday.

Deputy Commander-General Mujahid Aminuddeen disclosed the figure in a statement to journalists, noting that the board deployed 9,500 personnel statewide to monitor and curb violations of Islamic codes of conduct during the festivities.

He said 275 commercial tricycle operators were apprehended for hairstyles considered inappropriate under Islamic teachings, while 21 others were arrested for wearing three-quarter trousers.

Additionally, 286 young women were taken into custody for wearing outfits described by the board as indecent, with Aminuddeen stating that the clothing “exposed their bodies in the name of fashion.”

Eighty-five tricycle operators were also arrested for transporting male and female passengers together in ways deemed improper under the board’s regulations.

The Hisbah Board reported recovering 66 missing children during the celebrations and successfully reuniting them with their families.

The enforcement actions are part of the board’s ongoing initiative, “Operation Fight Against Immorality,” aimed at promoting adherence to Islamic moral and social codes across Kano State.

Aminuddeen described the operation as “fruitful” and emphasized the board’s commitment to sustaining its monitoring and regulatory activities throughout the year.

The board did not provide details on the legal proceedings or penalties for those arrested, but noted that the operation forms part of broader efforts to maintain public order during religious and cultural events.

Hisbah officials called on residents to comply with state moral guidelines, stressing that future violations during major public celebrations would continue to attract enforcement measures.