Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno state has announced a ban on the sale of alcoholic beverages in the state.

The governor accused members of the military and other security personnel of contributing to rising criminality and anti-social vices in Maiduguri and its environs.

As reported by The Nation, Zulum spoke on Tuesday, May 6, during the inauguration of a newly reconstituted committee on “revocation of illegal hotels, brothels, shanties, and criminal hideouts and curbing the menace of antisocial vices,” at the Council Chambers of the Government House in Maiduguri, Borno state capital.

The governor said:

“I am happy to know that army officers are here, especially the military, police, and others are here because most of these activities were committed by whom? Some of them are dismissed army officers, dismissed security officers, current army officers, men and officers, including civilians.

“So, there should be no sacred cow in this matter if we want the Maiduguri metropolis and indeed the state to get rid of insurgency, terrorism and other sorts of criminalities."

Additionally, Zulum empowered the committee with a renewed mandate to rid Maiduguri and the surrounding areas of criminal elements and social decay.

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that a new study had noted a strong link between heavy alcohol consumption and brain damage, showing increased risks of dementia-related conditions.

Researchers found that heavy drinkers had significantly higher odds of developing vascular brain lesions and tau tangles, key markers associated with cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

While experts urge further studies for confirmation, the findings highlight the long-term neurological risks posed by excessive alcohol use.