By Sabiu Abdullahi
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has reacted to a recent incident in which some young women displayed underwear in public, an act he described as inconsistent with the cultural and religious values of the state.
The governor addressed the matter at the Government House during a monthly prayer session, where the girls involved were invited following widespread reactions on social media.
“We heard what happened. We were going about our normal activities when some group of young women went to the street to display something. The governor was not aware of that at the time,” Yusuf said.
He explained that he became aware of the situation after he was briefed, adding that he does not actively follow developments on social media.
The governor criticised the act and said it does not align with the teachings of Islam or the moral expectations of Kano society.
“We must condemn this act because it is not in our teachings. It is not Islamic,” he said.
Yusuf appealed to individuals who may be encouraging such behaviour to stop, stressing the need to maintain peace and unity in the state.
“Those teaching them, I am begging them to stop. Allow Kano to be in peace and allow the people to continue to live in harmony,” he added.
He also disclosed that he directed authorities to bring the girls to him after learning about the incident, noting that they have expressed regret.
“When I heard about it, I directed that wherever the girls were, they should be brought to me. They are here now, and as you can see, they are praying,” he said.
According to the governor, the girls have been warned and advised to change their conduct, with an expectation that such behaviour will not occur again.
“We have warned them and they have shown remorse. We should not hear anything like this again,” he stated.
Yusuf further called on parents, teachers and community leaders to take responsibility for guiding young people and preventing actions that could undermine societal values.
“We want our teachers to advise those instigating young people into wrongdoing to fear God and stop such actions,” he said.
The incident has generated mixed reactions among residents, with many calling for stronger moral guidance and increased engagement with youths across the state.
