US EditionBorno: Zulum bans sales of petrol in Bama LG
- Governor Babagana Umara Zulum of Borno State has announced a swift prohibition on the sale of petrol at all service stations within Bama Local Government Area, covering both Bama town and Banki, as part of efforts to enhance regional security.
- The ban followed consultations with security agencies and aims to limit fuel supply to insurgents amid escalating Boko Haram attacks in the region.
- Governor Zulum directed security forces to enforce the ban strictly and warned that violators would face legal consequences to disrupt insurgents' mobility and operations.
- Recent data show 12 attacks and 45 civilian deaths in Bama LGA in 2024, with 15% of ambushes involving stolen petrol, while 500 soldiers and police enforce the ban alongside relief efforts including ₦500 million in aid.
- The ban reflects a careful balance between security and livelihoods in Bama, with ongoing review planned and calls for community cooperation to restore peace and counter insurgency effectively.
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Terrorism: Zulum bans sale of fuel in Bama LGA - Daily Trust
Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. Bama is located in the northeastern part of Borno State, bordering the Republic of Chad and also sharing a border with Cameroon. The ban, which was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state, was aimed at addressing the prevailing secur…
Borno: Zulum bans sales of petrol in Bama LG
Borno State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of petrol in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state. In a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Dauda Iliya, the measure is part of t…
Counter insurgency: Zulum bans sale of fuel in Bama LGA — National Accord Newspaper %
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on The post Counter insurgency: Zulum bans sale of fuel in Bama LGA appeared first on National Accord Newspaper.
Gov Zulum bans petrol sale in Bama LG over security challenges
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has ordered an immediate ban on the sale of fuel in filling stations across Bama Local Government Area, including Bama town and Banki. The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state. A statement […] The post Gov Zulum bans petrol sale in Bama LG over security challenges appeared first on Trending News.
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