Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang has declared the activities of a group reportedly operating under the name Hisba in parts of Jos North Local Government Area illegal and ordered security agencies to immediately halt its operations.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by Mr Mutfwang’s Director of Press and Public Affairs, Gyang Bere.
The governor also directed the agencies to identify and investigate persons allegedly involved in the activities and prosecute those found culpable.
According to the statement, the directive followed reports that the group had allegedly been involved in intimidation, harassment, extortion and the imposition of unauthorised rules and restrictions on residents.
Mr Mutfwang warned members of the group to desist from such activities or face arrest and prosecution in accordance with Nigerian law.
