The Yobe State Hisbah Commission has issued a directive banning men and women from sitting together at public events and on public transportation, as part of broader rules intended to enforce Islamic moral teachings across the state.
In a notice dated January 6, 2026, signed by Hisbah coordinator Muhammad Yahudi, the commission stated that “isolated discussions between male and female conducted in a manner that contradicts the teachings of Islam” are prohibited. The directive specifically targets the intermingling of sexes in public transportation and social gatherings.
The notice also warns against reckless driving and speeding by vehicles and tricycles during Sallah and wedding celebrations, urging residents and visitors to comply in order to “maintain peace, safety, and uphold the Islamic values of our society.”
The directive has sparked debate over the scope and authority of Hisbah, which enforces moral conduct but lacks formal legislative backing, raising questions about its compatibility with constitutional freedoms and enforcement powers.
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