Borno state government sacks sex workers, demolishes guest house
A guest house known to be the operational base for sex workers in Maiduguri has been demolished by the Borno state government.
A number women suspected to be sex workers were also arrested during the demolition excercise.
Other illegal structures were also pulled down in the area as part of the plan by the state government to rid the neighborhood of criminals. Governer Kashim Shettima disclosed plan to build a school for the members of the community.
“There are no schools in the whole of this neighbourhood; we have the option of building schools here to meet the yearnings and aspiration of the people,” he said.
Shettima, who was in the area on an assessment visit, said the decision was necessary to save the city from breeding criminals and terrorists.
“You did an outstanding job, I commend you to keep the flag flying. Wherever there are black spots, you have my mandate to go and take charge without delay. I want you to operate within the ambit of the law. For individuals with legal papers, we have no right to encroach on their properties.
“We have to fight criminality and all anti-social behavior. This is a place where drugs are sold; it is a hideout for criminals, vandals, terrorists and all sorts of people,” the governor stated as he addressed members of the committee.
