Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki.

In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the measure is part of the state government’s strategic response to counter insurgency operations.

According to Iliya, the ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in Borno and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state.

“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Governor Zulum stated. The governor warned that anyone found violating the directive would face the full weight of the law.

“Let me make it clear, there will be no sacred cows in the enforcement of this ban. Security agencies have been given strict orders to clamp down on any filling station or individual contravening this directive. Anyone found culpable will be dealt with accordingly,” he warned.

Governor Zulum reiterated his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in the state and called for the support and cooperation of citizens in the ongoing fight against insurgency.

THE GUARDIAN