The Kano Hisbah Board has reportedly arrested popular TikToker Amani Ishaq and two other women over dance videos shared on social media that the board allegedly considers contrary to Islamic teachings and public morality.
The development got Nigerians questioning the arrests and raising concerns about the treatment of people accused of violating the state’s moral standards.
The two other women arrested alongside Amani were identified as Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.
According to a statement attributed to the board’s Deputy Commander, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, the arrests were confirmed on Saturday, October 24, 2026. Kano hisbah.
The statement said the three women were arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road in Kano.
Amani Ishaq was specifically accused of posting TikTok dance videos allegedly considered inconsistent with proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam
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The Kano Hisbah Board reportedly described the videos as offensive to public morality and contrary to the values it seeks to enforce in Kano State.
The case is said to be ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next course of action
However, the development has drawn criticism and sarcastic comments from Nigerians on X, with some questioning the circumstances surrounding the arrests.
Nigerians react to Amani Ishaq’s arrest by Kano Hisbah
Reacting to the report, an X user identified as Chidiugoo, with the handle @Chidiugoo, criticised what he perceived as conflicting priorities, writing: “Rehabilitate Terrorists. Arrest Tiktok dancers. What a religion!
Another user, DonAza, suggested that the women’s financial backgrounds could be a factor in the situation.
“Their problem is they come from poor families,” he wrote.
Similarly, Sultan of Abuja, identified by the handle @realsultanoa, shared a comparable view, commenting: “Because they are poor man children 😂”
Meanwhile, Hetty, with the handle @hispri0rity, responded humorously to the allegation against the women.
“Me looking for the immoral dance,” the user wrote, apparently questioning what was considered inappropriate about the videos
Another X user, ACHENYO!, whose handle is @Berrychexplace, also questioned the allegation, asking: “Where’s the immoral dance???”
The reactions reflected questions from some social media users about the specific content of the videos that allegedly prompted the arrests.
Another commenter, Emma, with the handle @Emma66052181, criticised the use of authority, writing: “In Nigeria they use power to harass people.”
Ekwensu mmadu, identified by the handle @EkwensuMmadu, also suggested that the treatment of the women could be connected to their social status.
“That means there father no be politicians.. bc politician in the North are not touched..” the user commented.
Zeebloon of Africa also weighed in on the discussion, writing: “Hausa people never talk dem problem for +234”
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BREAKING:
Kano Hisbah Arrests Popular TikT0ker Amani Ishaq, Two Other Women Over Alleged ‘Immoral’ Dance Videos
The Kano State Hisbah Board has arrested popular TikToker Amani Ishaq and two other women over allegations of sharing dance videos on social media that allegedly violate moral standards.
The Deputy Commander of the board, Dr Mujahid Aminuddeen, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Saturday, October 24, 2026.
The three women were identified as Amani Ishaq, Hauwa Khamis and Sa’adatu Muhammad.
According to the statement, the suspects were arraigned before Magistrate Court No. 5 on Court Road, Kano.
The board specifically accused Amani Ishaq of posting TikT0k dance videos allegedly considered contrary to proper upbringing and the teachings of Islam.
Hisbah said the videos were offensive to public morality and inconsistent with the values it enforces in Kano State.
The case is ongoing, with investigations continuing to determine the next course of action.
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— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) October 25, 2026
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