Borno Bans Vehicular Movement On Three Roads

The Borno State Government has banned vehicular movement on three major roads in the state due to the ongoing military clearance operation against the Boko Haram insurgents.

The Commissioner of Home Affairs, Information and Culture Affairs, Bukar Bulama, made the announcement on Monday in a statement issued in Maiduguri.

Bulama disclosed that the government had prohibited movement on the roads between Jan. 30 and Feb. 4.

He listed the affected roads to include Konduga – Bama – Banki; Bama – Gwoza and Maiduguri – Damboa – Gwoza.

Bulama said the action was based on the advice of the Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, adding that the measures was imperative to prevent fleeing Boko Haram insurgents from entering into communities.

The commissioner added that the government regretted inconveniences the temporary restriction might cause the people.