Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a 12-hour stop discover to brothels and different components partaking in unlawful actions, together with prostitution and drug trafficking, in Bayan Quarters of Maiduguri, the state capital.
The governor gave the order after visiting the settlement, which is located round (*12*) Staff Quarters.
It is believed that suspected legal components reside and interact in crime inside the settlement.
Zulum expressed fear over the extent of insecurity within the space due to unlawful brothels and legal dens.
According to him, the actions of the legal components promote insecurity within the state and likewise perpetuate social vices that undermine the well-being of communities.
The governor ordered that the settlement harbouring the criminals and underaged ladies for business intercourse actions have to be demolished in 72 hours.
He declared that the unlawful brothels have 12 hours to vacate the place.
The governor additionally introduced the revocation of the land title which was hitherto permitted for the Nigerian (*12*) Corporation, NRC.
“The government has been duly informed of the activities that are going on here, this settlement is completely illegal.
“People are killed here, this place serves as a breeding space for insurgents. Therefore, I have directed that everybody should vacate the place.
“I understand that this land was approved by Borno State Government to be used by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), but unfortunately, it’s been rented out illegally with all forms of criminal activities taking place.
“For this reason, the government has revoked the earlier approval and henceforth, the land belongs to Borno State Government,” Zulum said.
