Borno moves to demolish illegal shops in three LGAs

Borno moves to demolish illegal shops in three LGAs

Borno state has begun demolition of illegal structures and makeshift/container shops along major streets in Maiduguri metropolis, Jere and Konduga Local Government areas open up the state and ease congestion.

The clampdown is the latest in series to ensure sanity and curb the increasing consumption of Indian hemp/cannabis and other narcotic drugs among youths in Borno state.

The demolition exercise was being led by the state Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawal.

The Environmental Task Force/Team also comprises Police, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency,  NDLEA, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Borno State Environmental Protection  Agency, BOSEPA, Civilian JTF, among others.

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They cleared all makeshift shops at the Legacy Garden Housing Estates Gate situated at the heart of Bulumkutu ward of the metropolis, which harbours quite a number of Indian hemp dealers/consumers.

The team were also at Old Maiduguri, Ajiri, Government House Roundabout and host of other black spot areas identified for similar demolition, which coincided with the monthly sanitation exercise.

“Government is fade up with increasing cases associated with consumption of Indian hemp and other narcotic substances which are mainly sold by makeshift shop owners along the streets.” the Commissioner said while speaking to Newsmen during the exercise.

He disclosed that the demolition was sequel to several warnings and ‘Removal Orders’ by the government which fell on many deaf ears.

Borno moves to demolish illegal shops in three LGAs