The Katsina State Government has implemented a ban on all forms of large religious, social, and other night gatherings in the state. Commissioner for Information and Culture, Malam Bala Salisu-Zango, announced the prohibition, specifying that it covers significant religious and social public gatherings, with the exception of obligatory prayers.
The ban also extends to gatherings during daylight hours, for which permission must be obtained from the Police Divisional Officer within the respective local government area. The commissioner emphasized that the measure is for public safety, and non-compliance will result in legal consequences.
