Kano Hisbah Arrests Two TikTokers Over Alleged Unauthorised Use of Uniform
The two men were accused of wearing Hisbah uniforms without permission while producing comedy videos in Ladanai.
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested two TikTokers over the alleged unauthorised use of the agency’s uniform while producing comedy skits in the Ladanai area of the state. The board said the suspects allegedly wore the uniforms without permission and portrayed themselves as Hisbah personnel in videos shared on social media.
The suspects were identified as 20-year-old Shuaibu Abdullahi Jibrin, a resident of Kawo, and Umar Abdulkarim, who resides in Ladanai. According to the statement from the Hisbah Board, the two men were arrested after their alleged use of the uniforms came to the attention of the authorities.
The board said the TikTokers used the uniforms while acting in comedy videos, allegedly giving the impression that they were authorised personnel. Authorities viewed the conduct as an unauthorised representation of the agency, leading to their arrest and subsequent legal action.
Following their arrest, the suspects were reportedly taken before a court for prosecution. However, the authorities did not publicly disclose the specific charges filed against them at the time of the report. The case is therefore expected to proceed through the appropriate legal process.
The incident highlights the Kano Hisbah Board’s position that its official uniforms should not be used without authorisation, including for entertainment or social-media content. The board’s action also comes amid increased attention to online videos involving individuals portraying themselves as officials or members of security and regulatory organisations.
