Borno State Governor Professor Babagana Umara Zulum has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of gasoline in Bama local government areas, including Bama Town, aiming to strengthen anti-business operations in the region.
The directive follows consultations with security agencies and is part of a broader strategy for the state government to curb the activities of insurgents in the northeastern state, which borders Chad and Cameroon.
“I have directly banned the sale of gasoline in Bama Town, Banki and other areas of the Bama Local Government Area and will take effect immediately,” Zulum said.
The news was made through the Governor’s Special Adviser for Media Media in a statement issued on Saturday. The statement stressed that the measure was a security need to support ongoing military efforts in the region.
Zulum has a harsh warning about violating the directive. He warned: “Let me make it clear that there are no sacred cows when the ban is implemented. Security agencies have been strictly ordered to cut down any fill stations or individuals that violate the directive. Anyone who finds a criminal will be dealt with accordingly.”
The governor reiterated the government’s determination to restore peace and stability, calling on residents to support the government’s efforts and cooperate fully with the security authorities.
Governor Zulum has been firmly stance on insurgent groups operating within the state and often takes direct action to support military and humanitarian actions in the most affected communities.
