As part of new attempts to fight insurgency, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has declared an immediate ban on the sale of gasoline in the Bama Local Government Area, which includes Bama town and the nearby hamlet of Banki.
The decision, which aims to cut off supplies to Boko Haram extremists operating in the area, was issued after security authorities were consulted.
In a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri, Malam Dauda Iliya, the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, made the news.
Governor Zulum said, “I have ordered the immediate prohibition of the sale of gasoline in Bama town, Banki, and other areas of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect.”
He warned against any attempts to disobey the order and underlined that the ban will be severely implemented.
“Let me be clear: this ban will not be enforced with any sacred cows.
“Strict instructions have been issued to security authorities to crack down on any filling station or person who disobeys this command. “Anyone found to be at fault will face the appropriate consequences,” he said.
Amid growing security worries in the state, the governor took the most recent action.
Zulum expressed concern last month about a recurrence of Boko Haram attacks, revealing that the rebels had taken control of many military installations in the state.
