Borno shanties used as brothels, drug den demolished

Borno state Governor Babagana Zulum has ordered demolition of informal settlement that serves as brothels, drug den, and criminal hideouts in the state. The governor said gave a 72-hour demolition order.

The settlement, known as ‘Bayan Quarters’, sprang up around railway staff quarters, in the insurgency-prone state.

Zulum gave the occupants 12 hours to vacate the informal settlement.

Zulum said, “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.”

He added, “I understand that this land was approved by 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.”