Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum has banned the sale of petrol in filling stations across the Bama Local Government Area.
Other places affected include Bama and Banki towns.
The order, which takes immediate effect, followed his discussions with security agencies as part of ongoing efforts to address security challenges in the area.
The governor’s spokesperson, Dauda Iliya, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday, May 10.
“I have directed the immediate ban on the sale of petrol in Bama town, Banki, and other parts of Bama Local Government Area with immediate effect,” Zulum said.
The governor warned that anyone found disobeying the directive would face the full wrath of the law.
He added that security agencies had been directed to clamp down on any filling station or individual violating the directive, and anyone found culpable would be dealt with accordingly.
Zulum reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to achieving lasting peace in the state and urged residents to cooperate in the fight against insurgency.
Two years into President Bola Tinubu’s administration, insecurity remains a persistent challenge across many Nigerian states.
Despite promises to combat terrorism, banditry, and violent crimes, the country continues to witness killings, kidnappings for ransom, and attacks on rural communities.
From Benue to Borno, Plateau to Niger, and Ondo to Sokoto, state governors are struggling to contain the menace, as armed groups unleash chaos, displace communities, and cripple local economies, particularly agriculture.
In Borno State, for instance, the governor has raised the alarm over Boko Haram attacks that have overrun military outposts.
At a security meeting in Maiduguri on April 8, he called for increased federal intervention and aerial support to curb insurgent activities. ICIR