Borno Police Enforce Sanitation Over Cholera Fears
The Borno State Police Command has announced plans to enforce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise across the state.
The move comes as authorities respond to growing concerns over cholera cases reported in Maiduguri and nearby communities.
The exercise is scheduled for Saturday.
The initiative will involve security monitoring to ensure residents comply with restrictions on movement during the sanitation period.
Officials say the aim is to improve hygiene practices and reduce conditions that allow disease to spread.
Markets and public spaces are expected to observe temporary restrictions.
Health and environmental authorities in the state have linked recent cholera cases to poor sanitation and contaminated water sources.
The coordinated clean-up exercise is part of wider efforts to improve public health safety and prevent further infections in affected areas.
Residents have been advised to take part actively in cleaning their surroundings and observe sanitation rules during the exercise.
The police say enforcement will be strict, while stressing that the action is meant to protect lives and improve environmental conditions across the state.
