Borno state government has banned
vehicular movement on three major roads due to the ongoing military clearance
operation against the Boko Haram insurgents.
Dr Bukar Bulama, Commissioner of
Home Affairs, Information and Culture Affairs, in a statement Monday said the
closure would be between January 30 and February 4.
He listed the affected roads as
Konduga – Bama – Banki; Bama – Gwoza and Maiduguri – Damboa – Gwoza.
Bulama said that the action was
based on the advice of the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole.
He noted that the measures was
imperative to prevent fleeing Boko Haram insurgents escaping military offensive
in the Sambisa Forest from infiltrating the communities.
“This is to inform the general
public that, beginning from 30th January and 4th February, 2018, civilian
vehicular movement on Konduga – Bama – Banki, Bama – Gwoza and Maiduguri (from
Moloi axis) – Damboa – Gwoza road is hereby prohibited.
“This action is taken in the
interest of security of life and property of citizen of the state, based on
advice of the Theatre Command, Operation Lafiya Dole”.
Bulama regretted inconveniences
the temporary restriction might cause and restated commitment of the government
to the protection of lives and property.
The commissioner called on the
people to be vigilante and report suspicious movements or persons in their
communities to security agencies.
“The usual understanding,
support, cooperation, prayers and strict compliance to the order by all and
sundry is highly solicited”.
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