The Kano State Censorship Board has intensified its campaign against indecent content on social media platforms with the arrest of four TikTok users accused of posting immoral content.

The individuals apprehended were identified as Hafsa Hamisu (popularly known as Zoom Zoom), Usman Majidadi (Majidadi), Sumayya Muhammad (Summy Beby), and Usman Ibrahim (Maikalar Kudi). According to authorities, they were arrested for violating the board's regulations regarding content posted on public social media platforms.

Alhaji Abba El-Mustapha, Executive Chairman of the Censorship Board, stated that the arrests were part of a broader initiative to promote decency and discipline across social media platforms, particularly targeting content aimed at young people.

"The board is committed to applying current laws and ensuring that social media is not a place where cultural and moral values erode," El-Mustapha emphasized.

The four suspects were subsequently charged in court, where prosecution counsel Barrister Garzali Maigari Bichi read the charges against them. All four defendants reportedly pleaded guilty to the charges.

This crackdown represents the latest effort by Kano authorities to regulate online content and preserve what they consider to be the state's cultural and moral standards. The board has signaled that similar actions may continue as part of their mandate to minimize the spread of content deemed offensive or immoral, especially material that could influence the youth.

The development comes amid growing concerns across Nigeria about the influence of social media platforms on young people and debates about balancing freedom of expression with cultural sensitivities and moral standards.