| Country: | Nigeria |
| Details of Formation: | The vigilante group set up in 2000 by the Zamfara state governor to monitor the observance of the strict Islamic code. |
| Details of Termination: | -- |
| Purpose: | When Sharia laws were instituted in Zamfara state in 2000, the governor created the militia so that it enforces the Islamic Sharia laws. Its purpose was to complement the work of the regular police that is accountable to the federal government. |
| Organisation: | The governor of Zamfara state was head of the militia. |
| Weapons and Training: | The militia was equipped with batons, swords, knives and axes and received training and donations. |
| Size: | The group has about 2,000 men. |
| Reason for Membership: | No information. |
| Treatment of Civilians: | The militia enforced Sharia law against alleged criminals. |
| Other Information: | Vigilante groups under within the Zamfara State Vigilante are Joint Aid Group, Yan Agaji, The Legion, Man O' War, and Civil Defense. |
| References: | Information was taken from news sources listed in the PGMD. |