Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State, Tuesday, October 17, ordered the demolition of illegal brothels and criminal dens notorious for prostitution, gangsterism and other illicit activities around the Maiduguri metropolis, within 72 hours.
Although it was not clear the agencies; Borno Urban Development Agency or Borno Geographical Information Service, to carry out the demolition, he gave the directive during a visit to one of such locations at ‘Bayan Quarters’, a settlement around railway staff quarters, in the metropolis.
The area harbours gangsters, criminal activities and the use of minors for commercial sex activities.
The governor expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities associated with these illegal brothels and criminal dens, including prostitution, drug peddling, and other illicit operations.
He noted that these activities not only pose a threat to the security of the state but also perpetuate social vices that undermine the well-being of communities and the dignity of the individuals involved.
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