The Hisbah Command of the Bauchi State Sharia Commission has introduced new regulations governing social events, including a ban on Disk Jockeys (DJs) and restrictions on women attending male-dominated gatherings across the state.
In a statement dated July 16, 2025, and signed by the Permanent Commissioner, Barrister Aminu Balarabe Isah, the Commission explained that the decision was prompted by increasing public complaints about social misconduct and disturbances during weddings, birthdays, and other celebrations.
The directive, titled “Guidelines Governing the Conduct of Marriage Ceremonies and Other Festivals in Bauchi State,” outlines a number of prohibitions. These include the mixing of men and women, dancing between opposite sexes in the presence of children, the sale or use of intoxicating substances, and the admission of individuals carrying weapons into event venues.
Other directives include: Gender-based seating arrangements, suspension of activities during prayer times, and strict adherence to traditional dress codes.
The rest are: Ban on abusive or blasphemous language against individuals or authorities, segregation of social events — only women are allowed at female gatherings, and men at male gatherings.
Also outlawed are traditional and cultural activities such as Sharo, Shadi, Garaya, Kauyawa Day, as well as DJ entertainment, Gala, and Aloba.
Gambling, prostitution, pornography, and any birthday celebration deemed to promote immorality were equally prohibited.
“All recreational centers, clubs and cultural organisations must comply with these directives, or risk appropriate sanctions,” Hisbah warned in the circular.
When contacted, the Commander of Hisbah, Muhammad Muhammad Bununu, confirmed the issuance of the circular, saying: “Yes, it is from us. We issued it.”
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