The Borno State Police Command has announced plans to enforce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday as part of efforts to curb the spread of cholera following reported outbreaks in parts of Maiduguri and its environs.
The command said the sanitation exercise would hold from 7 am to 10 am on Saturday, June 6, 2026.
In a statement issued on Friday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, on behalf of the state Commissioner of Police, Naziru Abdulmajid, the command said the directive was aimed at promoting environmental hygiene and preventing the further spread of the disease.
According to the statement, the enforcement will be carried out in collaboration with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency.
“The enforcement is being carried out in collaboration with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA) as part of ongoing efforts to promote environmental hygiene and mitigate the spread of the contagious disease across the state,” the statement said.
The police noted that maintaining a clean environment remains one of the most effective ways of preventing cholera and other sanitation-related diseases.
Residents were urged to participate actively in the exercise by cleaning their homes, business premises, drainage channels and surrounding environments.
To ensure compliance, police personnel and other relevant stakeholders will be deployed to strategic locations across the state during the sanitation period.
The command advised members of the public to restrict unnecessary movement and cooperate fully with enforcement officers.
“The Borno State Police Command assures residents of its commitment to safeguarding public health and maintaining public order while calling on all citizens to support government efforts aimed at preventing the further spread of cholera,” the statement added.
The directive comes amid a significant cholera outbreak that has swept through Borno State since early May 2026.
PUNCH Online reported on June 2 that health authorities in the state said at least 39 people have died, while about 4,204 cases of cholera have been recorded across seven local governments.
The command also urged residents to report emergencies or security concerns through the nearest police station or designated emergency lines.