In a decisive move against criminality, Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has imposed a total ban on the sale and intake of alcohol.
He made the pronouncement while launching a reconstituted task force at the Government House in Maiduguri to root out criminal enclaves and antisocial behaviors across the state.
The governor linked alcohol to increasing incidents of cult violence, drug-related crimes, and prostitution, which he said are endangering lives and properties in the state capital and its outskirts.
The newly empowered task force includes military personnel, police officers, civil defence corps, and members of the civilian JTF — all working jointly to enforce the governor’s directives.
Zulum didn’t mince words as he condemned the role of rogue security operatives in the spread of crime and moral decay in the region.
“I am happy to know that army officers are here, especially the military, police, and others are here because most of these activities were committed by whom?
“Some of them are dismissed army officers, dismissed security officers, current army officers, men and officers, including civilians.
“So, there should be no sacred cow in this matter if we want the Maiduguri metropolis and indeed the state to get rid of insurgency, terrorism and other sorts of criminalities,” he said.
