Ahmad Tijjani Abdul, Kano
No fewer than 200 officers and men of Kano State Hisbah Board have received training in martial arts.
Martial arts originated chiefly in Japan, Korea, and China as forms of self-defence, attack or entertainment.
A statement issued by Lawal Ibrahim-Fagge, the Board Spokesman on Thursday disclosed that the training was conducted by Kano State Karate Association.
The statement quoted Harun Ibn-Sina, Hisba Commander-General that the operatives were in the best position to undergo various training on self-defence as they do not bear arms in the course of their statutory responsibilities.
Fagge in the statement further quoted his principal to have justified the training, adding that the training would help them protect themselves in case of any attack.
Hisba Commander General was quoted to have said “I see this kind of action on TV. I thought they were unreal, just created for movie scenes until I see it myself. I have seen how my officers broke bricks with their bare hands without getting injured. This is impressive.”
“Our personnel are in the best position to receive this kind of training because they don’t bear arms while on duty to get rid of social vices in the society.
“So, this kind of training would help them protect themselves in case of attacks,” he added.
He, therefore, stressed the need for the corps to continually maintain the culture of body exercises in order to remain fit.
The commander-general in the statement also said that the award, which is in recognition of his activities would not only boost his morale, but also the entire staff of the board towards effective services delivery, pledging to sponsor more Hisbah personnel to the training exercise.
The statement added that the leader of the Kano State Karate Association, Salisu Ibrahim, stated that a certificate of merit was presented to the leadership of the board in view of the role played in promoting sporting activities and development of karate among it’s corps members across the state.
Also known as She-Han, Mr Ibrahim said the award was also in recognition of hard work and commitment the present administration had put towards the development of karate in the state.