Katsina State Hisbah Board issued an internal circular mandating its personnel to secure valid court orders or arrest warrants prior to entering hotels or private residences in the course of their duties. This directive arose from a resolution during a recent board meeting and took immediate effect.

It specifies that searches or entries into such premises must only occur with proper legal justification, barring exceptions provided by the Commandant General or relevant laws. The board emphasized adherence to existing laws and the Nigerian Constitution, underlining the importance of respecting citizens’ constitutional rights and ensuring that operations comply with due process and the rule of law.

Local government commanders are required to disseminate this directive among their officers, with an explicit warning that unauthorized searches would result in disciplinary actions and potential legal repercussions for offending officers.