Authorities say the sanitation exercise forms part of measures aimed at curbing the spread of cholera in affected communities around Maiduguri.
The Borno State Police Command has announced plans to enforce the monthly environmental sanitation exercise scheduled for Saturday as concerns grow over reported cholera outbreaks in parts of Maiduguri and surrounding communities.
According to the command, the exercise is part of broader efforts aimed at improving environmental hygiene and reducing conditions that could contribute to the spread of the disease.
The development comes at a time when public health authorities are paying closer attention to sanitation conditions in densely populated areas within the state capital and nearby communities.
By linking the exercise directly to cholera prevention efforts, the authorities appear to be placing renewed emphasis on the role of environmental management in controlling public health risks.
Residents are expected to comply with movement restrictions and sanitation directives during the exercise, as enforcement teams monitor compliance across affected areas.
The police command said the operation would be carried out as part of coordinated efforts to support public safety and disease prevention measures within the state.