By LAWAL TAOFEEK

The Kebbi Hisbah Board has released two women arrested for alleged indecent dressing in the Badariya area of Birnin Kebbi, after counseling them on the importance of modesty.

The Director of the Board, Surajo Usman, confirmed this in a statement issued to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Birnin Kebbi.

Usman said the board received complaints on Friday, May 8, from Badariya residents about women allegedly dressing inappropriately while staying in a house in the area.

“According to the residents, the women sometimes came outside the house in such attire, which raised concern in the community,” he said.

He said Hisbah officers were deployed to investigate the report and verify the allegations, adding that during the operation, two women suspected of involvement were arrested.

“During interrogation, the women admitted to the incident but said they had no malicious intent.

“They explained that extreme heat had prompted them to wear the clothing for relief and ventilation,” he said.

Usman added that the women expressed remorse and pledged not to repeat the act.

“The Hisbah board counseled them on upholding morality, modesty, and respect for religious and community values, including wearing decent clothing even at home,” he said.

The women were released and advised to conduct themselves decently going forward.

Usman urged the public to promote good moral conduct and cooperate with authorities to maintain peace and moral discipline in the community. (NAN)