Hisbah crackdown in Kano: Nigerian sports betting shops shut by Islamic police

The crackdown was prompted by complaints from parents worried about their children getting addicted.

Betting businesses have expanded dramatically in recent years across Nigeria, where football is popular

The crackdown was prompted by complaints from community leaders and parents, worried about the growing number of gambling addicts, he said. Kano city is the capital of Kano state, which has a majority Muslim population and operates the Islamic legal system - Sharia - alongside secular law.Bookmakers and bars tend to be allowed to operate in Kano's Christian neighbourhoods, though they too can face action if the Hisbah thinks Muslims are frequenting them.

Mr Aminudeen said such bookmakers had been able to operate under the radar as they had opened under false pretences. Many people go to bookmakers - to enjoy the camaraderie of other gamblers - though mobile apps are also popular to wager on the outcome of events and teams.

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