CERTAIN areas of Borno have been shut down by the state government with an intent to assist the military in their present campaign in flushing remnants of insurgents believed to have reinvested the Sambisa forest.
Commissioner of information Mohammed Bulama said that the intention is not to make life miserable for anybody but to clear the war theatre of innocent civilians so that the troops will not be having any form of inhibition in prosecution of the on going campaign.
“Monday, 29th January till Sunday, 4th February, 2018, civilian vehicular movements on the Konduga – Bama – Banki – Bama – Gwoza road and Maiduguri from the Moloi axis to Damboa – Gwoza road is hereby prohibited.”
“This action which is taken in the interest of the security of life and properties of citizens of the State is based on the advice of the Theatre Command of the Operation Lafiya Dole.” Said Dr Bulama.
The commissioner in a statement said that Government regrets any inconviniences this temprary restriction may cause the members of the general public and wishes to assure the citizenry that the safety of our people and the final return of peace to the state remains the paramount concern of Government.
“Members of the public are to further note that as a result of the intensified onslaught of the gallant members of our Armed Forces against the reminant positions of the Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest, the cowardly terrorists are now desperately on the run and are likely to attempt dispersing into secure civilian population areas.”
” Members of the general public are therefore strongly advised to heighten vigilance and remain alert and promptly report any suspicious movements to the appropriate authorities. The usual understanding, support, cooperation, prayers and strict compliance to this order by all and sundry is highly solicited please.” Said Bulama in the statement.