By Uzair Adam
Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has imposed an immediate ban on the sale of petrol across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki, as part of renewed efforts to address persistent security challenges in the region.
The move followed consultations with security agencies and is aimed at restricting the supply of fuel, which authorities believe may be aiding insurgent activities.
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Saturday in Maiduguri by the governor’s Special Adviser on Media and Strategy, Malam Dauda Iliya.
“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area,” Governor Zulum was quoted as saying.
He emphasized that the directive would be strictly enforced, warning that violators would face legal consequences.
“There will be no sacred cows in the enforcement of this ban. Security agencies have been instructed to clamp down on any filling station or individual found violating the order,” the governor added.
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring peace in the state and urged residents to cooperate with security efforts aimed at ending insurgency.
He has consistently rolled out policies targeting the disruption of supply lines and mobility of insurgent groups in Borno’s conflict-affected zones.