JNI denies plans to establish Hisbah in Plateau State

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The Jama’atu Nasril Islam (JNI) in Plateau State officially denied reports that a Muslim organisation planned to establish a Hisbah group in Jos North Local Government Area. Secretary of the JNI in Plateau, Salim Umar, stated the controversy originated from social media posts featuring images of individuals in uniforms that he alleged were generated using artificial intelligence. Plateau State Governor Caleb Mutfwang subsequently declared any unauthorised Hisbah activities illegal and ordered security agencies to investigate the reports, noting that such groups require legal backing from the State House of Assembly to operate.

Consequences

The denial by the JNI and the government's formal declaration of illegality are intended to de-escalate community tensions caused by the viral, allegedly manipulated content. The incident highlights the vulnerability of the region to misinformation and its potential to incite public concern regarding religious and enforcement authorities.

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