Reacted to the development, ASP Nahum Kenneth Daso, Police Public Relations Officer of the Borno State Police Command confirmed that one Isuzu pickup vehicle with registration number DAM 156 XA (Borno), conveying passengers from Damboa to Maiduguri.
The ban was issued after due consultations with security agencies in the state and is aimed at addressing the prevailing security challenges in the state.
The fishermen were granted access to fishing in the river by ISWAPÂ terrorists, to whom they paid a form of tax.
Similarly, there was an explosion along Maiduguri-Damboa highway reportedly killing soldiers and several other wounded, including children, on Tuesday at about 9:50am.
A Civilian Joint Task Force who spoke anonymously said eight people lost their instantly.
The attackers believed to be members of the notorious Boko Haram insurgent group launched a deadly assault, killing 10 local vigilantes and leaving several others injured.
Timta who decried the spate of killings in recent times on Gwoza communities and other locations, expressed shock that such renewed attacks.
He stated that the government’s sluggish response and neglect of its core responsibility were inflicting untold hardship on Nigerians, particularly in the most affected regions.
The Governor also called on all stakeholders to focus on providing opportunities for the youth in northern Nigeria.
The Executive Director also solicited further support and cooperation from relevant organizations, agencies, individuals, and donors to promote peace, unity, progress, and development in the affected communities.