From: Mahmoud Muhammad,Kano
The International Peace and Secure Society (IPSS) has warned former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje against allegedly planning to form an illegal Hisbah group in Kano. IPSS describes the move as “unlawful” and “a call for anarchy,” citing concerns that it could destabilize the state’s fragile security architecture.
Allegations and Concerns:
- Ganduje’s plan to recruit 12,000 individuals under a proposed religious police outfit named Khairul Nas has raised concerns about unauthorized armed mobilization and divided loyalties.
- IPSS warns that creating a parallel Hisbah group would confuse residents, divide authority, and threaten Kano’s delicate peace balance.
- The organization emphasizes that security matters are the exclusive responsibility of the Federal Government, coordinated at the state level through the Governor as Chief Security Officer.
Call to Action:
- IPSS urges security agencies, including the police and DSS, to investigate and prevent the formation of unauthorized Hisbah groups.
- The organization recommends lawful avenues to support disengaged Hisbah personnel, such as employment opportunities, vocational training, and community reintegration programs .
The Kano State Government has also called for Ganduje’s arrest, accusing him of attempting to create an illegal militia group .
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