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Sanity? Taskforce use scissors to forcefully shave young men’s hair in Niger state (Photos)

Young men in with Afro or Gallas hairstyles in Kotongora, Niger state had their hair forcefully shaved by some men of the state taskforce on Monday, August 5th. According to Hausa media…

Young men in with Afro or Gallas hairstyles in Kotongora, Niger state had their hair forcefully shaved by some men of the state taskforce on Monday, August 5th.

According to Hausa media platform, Rariya, the men were accused of carrying ”uncomplimentary” hairdo.

The taskforce members used scissors to cut their hair. See photos below

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Published August 6, 2019
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