Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has directed for the demolition of illegal brothels and criminal dens within 72 hours.
Zulum gave the directive during a visit to an area at ‘Bayan Quarters’, a settlement around the Railway Staff Quarters, in Maiduguri.
The area is said to harbour gangsters, criminal activities, and minors for commercial sex activities.
The governor expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities associated with illegal brothels and criminal dens, including prostitution, drug peddling, and other illicit operations.
He noted that the activities pose a threat to the security of the state as well as perpetrate social vices that undermine the well-being of communities and the dignity of the individuals involved.
Zulum explained that while the settlement, which harbours the criminals and minor girls for commercial sex activities, will be demolished in 72 hours, the illegal brothels, however, will have 12 hours to vacate.
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He said that the government has been duly informed of the activities that are going on there, saying, “this settlement is completely illegal. People are killed here; this place serves as a breeding ground for insurgents. Therefore, I have directed that everybody should vacate the place,” Zulum said.
Zulum also announced the revocation of the land title, which he said was initially approved for use by the Nigerian Railway Corporation.
“I understand that this land was approved by the Borno State Government to be used by the Nigerian Railway Corporation, (NRC), but unfortunately, it is being 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 the Borno State Government”, Zulum said.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
