The Borno State Government has placed a ban on sale of alcohol and prostitution in the state.
The Commissioner of Justice, Alhaji Kakashehu Lawan, while speaking with newsmen in Maiduguri, the state capital on Thursday, warned all those involved in the acts to desist or face the law.
According to him, the ban was part of its efforts to curtail criminality and social vices.
Lawan said, “The sale of alcohol is hereby banned throughout the state with effect from January 20.
“All brothels and other spots where prostitution, immoral activities, sale and consumption of illicit drugs take place are hereby banned with immediate effect.
“All unregistered chemists and patent medicine stores are hereby warned to properly get registered with in two weeks from today or be forced to close down.
“Government will not tolerate a situation where unregistered or unlicensed persons engage in such business that directly touches on the health of the citizenry.
“Military and paramilitary formations (Mammy Markets are exempted as provided by the liquor business (prohibition) law 2000.
“Those engaged in the activities above particularly in Galadima, Gamboru, Moduganari, Wulari, Hot Bite, Baga Road, Mairi, London Ciki, Artellery and along Giwa Barracks are hereby warned to take note,” he warned.
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