18 October 2013

Nigeria Sharia to Cops Crack Down on 'Indecent' Dress

Islamic police in northern Nigeria's Kano state will begin enforcing Sharia law.

Ten thousand officers will be on the streets making sure all citizens, including Christians, adhere to the strict Islamic legal code.

Law enforcement has orders to arrest anyone wearing "indecent dress" such as sleeveless T-shirts and pants that cut off just below the knee.

They'll also be watching the city's small, motorized rickshaw taxis for men and women traveling together. [CBNNews.com] Read more