The Yobe State Hisbah Board has made a bold move by issuing a directive banning physical interaction and private conversations between individuals of opposite sexes in commercial vehicles and public gatherings.

This drastic measure is aimed at enforcing strict adherence to Islamic laws and promoting moral values in the state, but many residents are speaking out against it.

Under the new directive, commercial vehicle operators have been warned against allowing passengers of opposite sexes to sit together or engage in private conversations, while public gatherings such as concerts and festivals have been prohibited from allowing individuals of opposite sexes to mingle or engage in private conversations.

The Hisbah Board has threatened severe penalties, including fines and possible closure of businesses, for anyone found violating the directive.

The move has sparked widespread controversy, with many residents expressing concerns over its implications for their personal freedoms and rights.

Some residents have argued that the directive is an overreach of the Hisbah Board's powers and infringes on their rights to freedom of association and expression.

Others have expressed concerns over the practicality of enforcing the directive, particularly in commercial vehicles where passengers of opposite sexes may be forced to sit together due to limited space.

The Yobe State Government has yet to comment on the directive, but sources close to the government have hinted that it may review the directive in light of the public backlash.

The Hisbah Board's move has sparked a heated debate over the role of Islamic law in the state and the balance between promoting moral values and respecting individual freedoms.

As the debate continues, one thing is clear: the Yobe State Hisbah Board's directive has sent shockwaves across the state, leaving many residents and stakeholders wondering about the implications of such a strict and restrictive law.

The future of the directive remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: the controversy surrounding it is likely to continue for some time to come.