Nigeria, July 16 -- The Kano State Hisbah Board has prohibited the downloading and distribution of films via phones across the state.

The board's Deputy Commander-General (DCG), Mujahid Aminuddeen, announced the decision via a WhatsApp message on Thursday, The Punch reported.

Mr Aminuddeen said the board introduced the measure to preserve public morality and promote adherence to Islamic values.

He explained that the directive came after the board received complaints that some operators used mobile phones to share pornographic films and other video materials considered offensive to Islamic teachings and the state's cultural norms.

Mr Aminuddeen said: "The board has deployed its personnel to monitor compliance through routine patrols an...