Kano Hisbah bans commercial film distribution on phones at charging centres

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Kano State Hisbah Board has banned commercial film distribution on phones, usually done at phone charging centres, in the 44 local government areas of the state, with immediate effect.

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The Deputy Commander-General of the board, Dr Mujahideen Aminudden, announced this on Thursday in Kano.

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Aminudden said the decision followed complaints from parents alleging that some operators of phone charging centres share uncensored films and explicit content with children.

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He said the practice was exposing minors to materials capable of undermining their moral upbringing.

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According to him, many of the films being distributed are neither censored nor protected by copyright, while some operators also share content considered inappropriate for children.

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He added that “under the guise of sharing religious content, some phone charging centres end up distributing materials harmful to children’s moral development.”

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The commander general said films were categorised according to age suitability, but some operators disregarded such classifications by distributing content meant for adults to minors.

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Aminudden said the board had deployed personnel across the 44 local government areas of the state to enforce compliance with the directive.

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He warned that anyone found engaging in the prohibited business would be prosecuted.

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