The Hisbah Command of the Bauchi State Sharia'h Commission has rolled out new strict rules to oversee social gatherings within the state, emphasizing the importance of compliance.

In a recent statement by Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isah, the Permanent Commissioner of Hisbah, dated July 16, 2025, and titled "Guidelines Governing the Conduct of Marriage Ceremonies and other Festivals in Bauchi State," it was highlighted that the public has voiced concerns over the rising incidents of social misconduct and disturbances during weddings and birthday celebrations.

The statement said that Hisbah Command "is left with no option but to set the following guidelines: Mixing up the opposite sex is highly prohibited. Dancing with the opposite sex amidst infants and children is highly prohibited.

"Buying and selling of toxicants of any kind and their consumption are highly prohibited. A person in possession of weapon(s) (of any nature) should not be granted entrance.

"Seating arrangement has to be in accordance with gender considerations. Any act capable of inciting the general public is prohibited.

"All activities must be suspended during the stipulated prayer times. Traditional dressing code should be adhered to. Using blasphemy or abusive language against an individual or constituted authority is prohibited.

"All activities organised by females should only be patronised by females and vice versa.

"The Fulani traditional activity known as Sharo or Shadi and Garaya is prohibited. Cultural traditional activities known as Kauyawa day, DJ, Gala, Aloba, etc, are prohibited."

It also banned gambling in all forms, stating that prostitution and other immoral activities were equally prohibited in all centres, clubs, hotels, houses, and recreational facilities.

The statement added, "Exhibition of pornographic films either privately or in public and in all places is equally prohibited. Any birthday ceremony in promotion of immorality is prohibited.

"The guidelines have to be strictly adhered to by all recreational centres, clubs and other cultural organisations or outfits.

"Failure to comply with the foregoing guidelines, Hibah Command will take appropriate action accordingly."