Hisbah commander resigns after Kano governor criticised mode of operation

Aminu Daurawa, commandant-general of Kano Hisbah, has resigned his position.

The Kano State Hisbah Corps is a religious police force responsible for the enforcement of Shari’a among Muslims.

Daurawa announced his resignation in a video he uploaded on his Facebook page on Friday.

His resignation comes on the heels of comments by Abba Yusuf, Kano governor, criticising Hisbah’s mode of operation in the state.

“I saw a disturbing video of a raid on a place and when the offenders are in the process of running away, sticks are used to hit them, and when caught, they are treated like animals and are thrown into a Hilux vehicle,” Yusuf said.

“This act is unacceptable and a big mistake. In the unfortunate event where someone is hit at the back, his spinal cord can be damaged.”

I FEEL DISCOURAGED, SAYS DAURAWA

Daurawa said he felt discouraged by the remarks of the governor.

He said Hisbah under his leadership embarked on a series of activities to correct the immorality being perpetrated in the society, especially by TikTokers.

The cleric apologised to the governor and wished him well.

“I heard some comments coming out from Kano and in all honesty, I feel discouraged,” Daurawa said.

“I would like to apologise to the governor for being upset and for the comments he made, and I am asking for his forgiveness. I am stepping down from the position he appointed me as the head of Hisbah.

“I wish him and his administration all the best and may Allah guide him.”