The governor Caleb Mutfwang of Plateau State has directed all security agencies in the state to clamp down on any Hisbah group, declaring g the group and their activities illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State.
Governor warned all persons involved to immediately desist from such conduct or face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Governor stressed that Plateau State has one constitution, one legal system and one legitimate authority, and that no individual or group has the right to assume powers that have not been conferred upon it by law.
A Hisbah/Sharia enforcement official had reportedly issued a directive to traders in Jos, Plateau State including both Christians and Muslims to open their businesses on Sundays or face punishment.
According to the reported directive, closing businesses on Sunday is considered haram and allegedly contrary to Islamic teachings and practices. The official is also reportedly claiming that Plateau State is a Sharia state and that everyone must abide by Islamic laws.
Governor Mutfwang has directed the security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and other lawful operations necessary to establish the identity and activities of those involved and to ensure that residents are protected from intimidation, harassment, extortion or any other form of unlawful coercion.
He made it clear that this directive is not directed at any religion, ethnic group or community. The Plateau State remains home to people of diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, all of whom are entitled to equal protection under the law.
Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, has ordered security agencies to clamp down on the activities of a Hisbah group that declared illegal government in Jos North Local Government Area of the state.
The governor said their activities were illegal, unauthorised and unacceptable in Plateau State.
Mutfwang warned all persons involved to immediately desist from such conduct or face arrest and prosecution in accordance with the laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The Governor stressed that Plateau State has one constitution, one legal system and one legitimate authority, and that no individual or group has the right to assume powers that have not been conferred upon it by law.
A Hisbah/Sharia enforcement official had reportedly issued a directive to traders in Jos, Plateau State including both Christians and Muslims to open their businesses on Sundays or face punishment.
According to the reported directive, closing businesses on Sunday is considered haram and allegedly contrary to Islamic teachings and practices. The official is also reportedly claiming that Plateau State is a Sharia state and that everyone must abide by Islamic laws.
Governor Mutfwang has directed the security agencies to intensify intelligence gathering and other lawful operations necessary to establish the identity and activities of those involved and to ensure that residents are protected from intimidation, harassment, extortion or any other form of unlawful coercion.
He made it clear that this directive is not directed at any religion, ethnic group or community. The Plateau State remains home to people of diverse faiths, ethnicities and backgrounds, all of whom are entitled to equal protection under the law.
