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Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
By Francis Okoye
The Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS ) has threatened revocation of Land titles the outstanding ground rents and other charges have not been perfected by the holders.
The Executive Secretary BOGIS, Engr Adam Bababe made the threat yesterday in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.
Bababe recalled that upon the establishment of the Service (BOGIS) in 2020, public notice was issued in that regard more specially, to holders/occupants of disposed government quarters and selected layouts under the pilot scheme.
He said government upon the expiration of the three months period also graciously granted extension for holders/occupants to regularise their position before embarking on full enforcement of the terms and conditions of the grant of their statutory right of occupancy.
The Executive Secretary said for the avoidance of doubt the terms and conditions referred to amongst others are; Covenant to development within two years from the commencement date of the term of right of occupancy; to pay without demand in advance annual ground rent before 15 January every year.
“Not to alienate the right of occupancy or any part thereof by sale, mortgage, transfer of possession, sublease or bequest without consent. Upon expiration of the term of grant to render up to the Commissioner (now Executive Secretary) in good and substantial repair all buildings on the land which have not been removed with consent.
” Change of Land Use without consent. Subdivision without consent.
The Service is now in its fourth year of establishment, and it is ripe to scale up the enforcement of all covenants (terms and conditions of grant of Statutory Right of Occupancy) and clear the way for smooth implementation of the laws and regulations affecting land administration in the State to entrench excellent, transparent, equitable and sustainable land administration in the Borno State.
” In order to attend the vision of the Service to ensure equitable and optimal utilization of land resources for the sustainable development of the Borno State , there is the need to step up compliance level of the terms and conditions of grant by grantees of Statutory Right of Occupancy on the one hand and the need for the service to enforce the breach of such terms and conditions to attain its desire of entrenching good governance in land
administration in the State,” he said.
He called on all holders/occupants of Statutory Right of Occupancy to cooperate with Staff of the Service, saying that the doors of the Service are always open for all enquiries from 9am to 4pm from Mondays to Fridays.
Borno Threatens Revocation Of Land Titles Over Non Payment Of Ground Rents
NA CAT Week: Army Flags Off Free Medical Outreach in Kaduna Community
By Zagazola Makama
The Nigerian Army has commenced pre-event activities for its Combat Arms Training (CAT) Week 2026 with a free medical outreach for residents of Birnin Yaro community in Kaduna State.
Security sources said the outreach, which held on May 2, was flagged off by the Chief of Integrated Combat Arms, Maj.-Gen. G.M. Mutkut, as part of preparations for the CAT Week scheduled to take place at Jaji Military Cantonment from May 4 to May 8, 2026.
The sources disclosed that the programme provided free medical consultations and treatment for members of the host community, as well as personnel and their family members.
According to the sources, the initiative was designed to strengthen civil-military relations while improving access to basic healthcare services for underserved communities.
They added that senior officers, including the Principal Staff Officer from Headquarters Infantry Corps Centre and members of the Central Organising Committee for the CAT Week, were in attendance.
The sources noted that the event was conducted peacefully and without any incident.
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Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
By Zagazola Makama
Troops of the Nigerian Army have arrested two suspected terrorists during a patrol operation in Ngamdu town, Kaga Local Government Area of Borno State.
Security sources said the operation was conducted at about 5:35 p.m. on May 2 by troops of 154 Battalion while on routine patrol within the area.
The sources disclosed that the suspects were intercepted and arrested during the patrol.
According to the sources, items recovered from them include one mobile phone, one keypad phone, a power bank, charms and other sundry items.
They added that the suspects are currently in military custody for further interrogation and investigation.
The sources noted that further action will be taken after profiling, while patrols in the area have been intensified to maintain security dominance.
Troops Arrest Two Suspected Terrorists in Borno, Recover Phones and Charms
Four Killed, Three Injured in Attack on Illegal Mining Site in Plateau
By Zagazola Makama
Four persons have been killed and three others injured following an attack by unknown gunmen at an illegal mining site in Barkin-Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the incident occurred at about 1:30 p.m. on May 2 at Mazat mining site, where the victims were reportedly engaged in unauthorised mining activities.
The sources disclosed that the assailants opened fire on the victims, killing four on the spot while three others sustained varying degrees of gunshot injuries.
According to the sources, the injured victims—two females and one male—were rushed to a nearby hospital for medical attention and are currently receiving treatment.
They added that the corpses of the deceased have been deposited at the hospital morgue for autopsy.
The sources further noted that security operatives were mobilised to the scene, while additional deployments have been made to track down the perpetrators.
They reiterated that night mining activities remain prohibited in the state, stressing that investigations into the incident are ongoing.
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