Borno government has banned sex hawking and sales of alcohol in the state.
The commissioner explained that mobile courts would be set up to try violators of the new law on prostitution and sales of alcohol throughout the state effective January 20.
His words: “All brothels and other spots where prostitution, immoral activities, sale and consumption of illicit drugs take place are hereby banned with immediate effect,”
But, in a curious angle, Lawan told journalists that military and paramilitary personnel are exempted from the ban.
“Military and paramilitary formations (Mammy Markets are exempted as provided by the liquor business (prohibition) law 2000.
“Those engaged in the activities particularly around Galadima, Gamboru, Moduganari, Wulari, Hot Bite, Baga Road, Mairi, London Ciki, Artellery and along Giwa Barracks are hereby warned to take note,” he said.
Lawan called on owners of unregistered chemists and patent medicine stores to register their outfits or be made to face the wrath of the law.
“All unregistered chemists and patent medicine stores are hereby warned to properly get registered within 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,” he said.
