Borno state government closes major roads for security reasons
- Major roads in Borno state will be closed for security reasons from Monday, January 29, to Sunday, February 4
- The Borno state government announced that civilian vehicular movement in some areas has been prohibited
- The government apologised for any inconveniences this temporary restriction may cause the members of the general public
The Borno government has announced its plans to close major roads in the state for security reasons.
The restriction of movement commenced on Monday, January 29, and will run through till Sunday, February 4.
Civilian vehicular movements on the Konduga-Bama-Banki-Bama-Gwoza road and Maiduguri( from Moloi)-Damboa-Gwoza road has been prohibited.
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A statement by the Borno state commissioner of information, Mohammed Bulama, stated that: “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.
“Government regrets any inconveniences this temporary 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.”
The statement noted that the decision is as a result of the intensified onslaught on the remnant of Boko Haram insurgents in the Sambisa Forest by the Nigerian military.
Bulama noted that the terrorists were desperately on the run and may likely attempt to disperse 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 the statement.
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Meanwhile, financial respite has come to Borno state as the European Union (EU), on Tuesday, January 23, announced a grant of 143 million Euros (about N60.1 billion) to the state.
The grant is to help the state government implement nine key post-insurgency projects across the state. The grant which was tagged the ‘Borno Package’, is to support the state government in three main areas of Response, Recovery and Resilience in the next three years.
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