Governor Ahmed Aliyu has inaugurated the Sokoto State Hisbah Corps, with a call on them not to witch-hunt innocent citizens in the line of duty. He gave the warning at the inauguration of the reestablished corps and commissioning of its state secretariat.
In a statement issued by his Press Secretary, Abubakar Bawa, the governor charged members of the corps to work in line with the laws guiding its establishment. He said: “I want to remind you that you must take into consideration the fundamental human rights, and always work within the ambit of the law.
“You must also have a fear of Allah while carrying out your assignment, which is primarily to sanitize the society from the sinful acts and devilish behaviors that often attract heavy consequences in the sight of Allah.”
Aliyu explained that the Hisbah board was not to take over the duty of the conventional security outfits, but rather to complement their efforts in protecting the lives and property of people of the state. He added that the board is backed by law and empowered to make arrests and hand over suspects to the police for eventual prosecution before a Shari’a Court.
The governor assured that the state government will continue to monitor the activities of the corps to ensure strict compliance with enabling laws. He, therefore, solicited the support and cooperation of the people for the agency to effectively discharge its duties.
Earlier, the Commissioner for Religious Affairs, Dr Jabir Sani Mai-hula, highlighted some of the achievements recorded by the current administration
Also speaking, representative of the Sultan of Sokoto and Waziri of Sokoto, Prof. Sambo Wali Junaidu, commended the governor for the initiative, urging the people to support Hisbah in achieving its set objectives.
In his remarks, a renowned Islamic scholar and Commander of the Kano State Hisbah Commission, Sheikh Aminu Ibrahim Daurawa, charged members of the corps to operate within the law and be patient in the discharge of their assignment. Other speakers included representatives of Hisbah Board from Zamfara, Katsina, and Niger states, who hailed the development.