Borno Governor, Professor Babagana Zulum, has again ban the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state.
Zulum reiterated the ban on liquor on Tuesday at the inauguration of a reconstituted committee tasked with the, “Revocation of Illegal Hotels, Brothels, Shanties, and Criminal Hideouts, and Curbing the Menace of Antisocial Vices” in Maiduguri, and its environs.
Speaking at the event, the governor also blamed security operatives including both serving and ex of partaking in criminalities in the state saying, “I’m glad to see officers from the military, police, and other agencies here today because many of these acts are committed by whom? Some are dismissed military and security personnel, and some are still in service—both officers and men, as well as civilians,” he said.
Zulum remarked that the renewed ban on the sale and consumption of alcohol is part of efforts to curb the growing incidents of cult clashes, prostitution, drug abuse, thuggery, and theft, issues that have resulted in the loss of lives and property.
He also announced the inclusion of the military, police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in the committee to ensure a comprehensive and coordinated approach.
