Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has revoked a piece of land that belonged to the Nigerian Railway Corporation because of immoral and criminal activities happening in the building on the land.
“I understand that this land was approved by the Borno State Government to be used by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) but unfortunately, it’s been rented out illegally with all forms of criminal activities taking place.”
“For this reason, the government has revoked the earlier approval and henceforth, the land belongs to Borno State Government,” Zulum said.
The governor has further directed the removal of all brothels in the vicinity of Bayan Quarters Area Railway Station, Maiduguri, within a 72-hour timeframe.
These unlawful structures, as indicated in a statement by the governor’s spokesperson, Isah Gusau, have been serving as a hub for prostitution, criminal activities, and other illegal behaviors.
“Zulum gave the directive during a visit to the scene at ‘Bayan Quarters’, a settlement around railway staff quarters, in Maiduguri,” the statement partly read.
“The area harbors gangsters, criminal activities, and minors for commercial sex activities.”
“The governor expressed concern over the rise in criminal activities associated with these illegal brothels and criminal dens, including prostitution, drug peddling, and other illicit operations.”
Citing the governor’s words, Isah clarified that these actions not only endanger the state’s security but also promote societal ills that erode the welfare of communities and the self-respect of those engaged in such behavior.
“The government has been duly informed of the activities that are going on here, this settlement is completely illegal. People are killed here, this place serves as a breeding space for insurgents. Therefore, I have directed that everybody should vacate the place,” the statement added.