By officially outlawing the projected Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi, an organization purportedly founded by a previous governor of the state, the Kano State Government has taken definitive action against the establishment of any alternative religious police force.
According to reports, Governor Abba Yusuf issued an Executive Order on Friday night that immediately prohibits the establishment, hiring, and management of any Hisbah organization that is not part of the official government body.
Governor Yusuf issued the order to maintain public order and the legal authority of the current Kano State Hisbah Board, according to the Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, who made the announcement during a news conference in Kano.
The government was concerned that some people and organizations were allegedly recruiting and organizing others to join the unapproved group, which officials said was illegal and may jeopardize the security system of the state.
The proposed group was categorically ruled unlawful by the Executive Order, “Kano State Government (Prohibition of the Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi) Order 2025.”
According to the directive, “it shall not be lawful for any person or group to recruit, assemble, mobilize, train, or deploy persons for the purpose of operating a parallel Hisbah or similar enforcement outfit,” stressing that any action taken in support of such a body is “unlawful, illegal, and void.”
Additionally, the Nigeria Police, DSS, NSCDC, and other security agencies have been instructed by the Kano State Government to look into the sponsors and organizers of the banned group right away.
The agencies are also required to stop any recruitment or mobilization that is currently underway and to take legal action to stop any breach of peace.
The Independent Hisbah Fisabilillahi’s participation, support, and affiliation are prohibited by state legislation, the administration reminded the public.
According to the ruling, offenders will be prosecuted under current legislation for violations like creating unauthorized enforcement organizations, impersonating lawful authorities, and engaging in unlawful assembly.
The Executive Order went into effect immediately and will soon be gazetted.
