Crime: Borno demolishes Mana Guest House

Committee on demolition of illegal hotels and cartels within Maiduguri metropolis constituted by the Borno state government has demolished Maina Guest House, alleged to be illegal operational base of sex hawkers and criminals in Maiduguri, the state capital. Crime: Borno demolishes Mana Guest House

Some sex hawker-suspects were arrested yesterday during the demolition exercise which was carried out by a committee headed by the state Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Barrister Kaka Shehu Lawan.
Similarly, other illegal structures around the area alleged to be hide outs for hoodlums, were pulled down in the area as part of the efforts by the state government to rid the neighbourhood of criminal elements.
Governor Kashim Shettima, who visited the site disclosed that the state government planned to build a school for the members of the community and save the city from criminals and terrorists.
“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,’’ Shettima said.
The governor, who was in the area on an assessment visit, said the decision was necessary to save the city from breeding criminals and terrorists.
He commended the members of the demolition committee for a job well done and encouraged them to keep the tempo saying government appreciated their efforts geared towards restoring peace and ensuring the safety of lives and property of the citizenry in the state.
“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 behaviors.
This is a place where drugs are sold; it is a hideout for criminals, vandals, terrorists and all sorts of people,” Shettima said.

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