The Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, established as a voluntary security outfit under the Ganduje Foundation by the former governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, has been described as illegal and a potential threat to public order.
The Kano State Government issued an Executive Order banning the group, signed by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf.
Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Ibrahim Abdullahi-Waiyya, while confirming the development on Friday, stated that the order was in exercise of the Governor’s constitutional powers to maintain public peace and enforce state laws, in accordance with Section 5(2) of the Constitution.
He explained that the executive order takes immediate effect and will be formally gazetted by the Kano State Government.
“The executive order declared such mobilization unlawful.
“The order prohibits the recruitment, assembly, or training of persons to operate any unauthorised Hisbah or similar enforcement outfit within the state.
“The formation, promotion, or operation of any group known as Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, or any similar organisation, is illegal and void,” Abdullahi-Waiyya stated.
He added that only the official Hisbah Board is empowered to perform Hisbah duties, warned that impersonation of the board’s authority, uniform, or symbols would not be tolerated.
Abdullahi-Waiyya explained that the Kano State Hisbah Board Law recognizes only the officially constituted Hisbah Board as the lawful body authorized to coordinate and carry out Hisbah activities across the state.
“Government became concerned following reports that certain individuals were mobilizing and organizing people under the banner of Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi without any legal backing,” he added.
He warned that the creation of a parallel Hisbah structure could undermine the authority and operations of the recognized Hisbah Board.
The commissioner disclosed that the governor has directed all security agencies to investigate the organizers and sponsors of the banned group and to immediately stop all its activities.
Abdullahi-Waiyya also cautioned members of the public that joining, supporting, or aiding the group constitutes a violation of state laws.
“Anyone who has been recruited or approached by the group should disengage immediately and report to the nearest security agency or Hisbah office,” he said.
He added that violators of the order may be prosecuted for offences including unlawful assembly, impersonation, and the formation of an unauthorised enforcement outfit.
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