Borno State governor, Babagana Zulum, has issued a 12-hour quit notice to brothels and other elements engaging in illegal activities, including prostitution and drug trafficking, in Bayan Quarters of Maiduguri, the state capital.
The governor gave the order after visiting the settlement, which is situated around Railway Staff Quarters.
It is believed that suspected criminal elements reside and engage in crime within the settlement.
Zulum expressed worry over the level of insecurity in the area due to illegal brothels and criminal dens.
According to him, the activities of the criminal elements promote insecurity in the state and also perpetuate social vices that undermine the well-being of communities.
The governor ordered that the settlement harbouring the criminals and underaged girls for commercial sex activities must be demolished in 72 hours.
He declared that the illegal brothels have 12 hours to vacate the place.
The governor also announced the revocation of the land title which was hitherto approved for the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC.
“The government has been duly informed of the activities that are going on here, this settlement is completely illegal.
“People are killed here, this place serves as a breeding space for insurgents. Therefore, I have directed that everybody should vacate the place.
“I understand that this land was approved by Borno State Government to be used by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), but unfortunately, it’s been 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 Borno State Government,” Zulum stated.
