Borno Police to enforce monthly sanitation to curb cholera

The Borno State Police Command is implementing a strict monthly environmental sanitation exercise to combat a significant cholera outbreak. The exercise, set for Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7 am to 10 am, will be enforced across Maiduguri and its environs.

The command, in collaboration with the Borno State Environmental Protection Agency (BOSEPA), stated that the directive aims to promote environmental hygiene and halt the spread of the contagious disease. Police personnel will be deployed to ensure compliance, with residents urged to clean their homes, businesses, and surrounding areas. The police advised the public to restrict unnecessary movements during the sanitation period and cooperate with enforcement officers.

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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.

This measure comes as Borno State grapples with a severe cholera outbreak since early May 2026. Health authorities have reported at least 39 deaths and approximately 4,204 cases across seven local government areas. The police assured citizens of their commitment to public health and urged cooperation with government efforts to prevent further spread.

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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.