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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
Troops arrest suspected terrorist, recover rifle in Zamfara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation FANSAN YAMMA have arrested a suspected terrorist and recovered an AK-47 rifle during a routine patrol in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
Security sources said the arrest was made on April 3 at about 11:30 a.m. by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kurya.
The suspect was apprehended at Tungan Haki village and found in possession of one AK-47 rifle mounted with a magazine containing 13 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
The sources disclosed that the suspect and the recovered weapon are currently in custody for further investigation and necessary action.
They added that troops have continued to intensify patrols and surveillance operations across the area to curb criminal activities.
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IED explosion injures two security personnel during patrol in Anambra
By: Zagazola Makama
Two security personnel have been injured following the detonation of an improvised explosive device (IED) during a fighting patrol in Ihiala Local Government Area of Anambra State.
Security sources said the incident occurred on April 3 at about 12:30 p.m. when troops of Sector 5, Operation UDO KA, deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lilu, conducted a patrol alongside Nigeria Police personnel.
It was gathered that the team sighted the IED within the Lilu general area and attempted to destroy it.
However, the explosive device detonated during the process, injuring an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) personnel and a police officer.
The injured personnel were immediately administered first aid at the scene before being referred to a medical facility for further treatment.
Authorities said the situation has been brought under control, while operations continue in the area to ensure safety and prevent further incidents.
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Troops neutralise two terrorists, destroy hideouts in Plateau clearance operations
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), under Operation Wutan Daji, have neutralised two suspected terrorists and destroyed several hideouts during clearance operations in Wase Local Government Area of Plateau.
Security sources said the operations were carried out in conjunction with local vigilantes across Babangida, Adua and Bokayi villages within the Dutsen Zaki forest.
It was gathered that troops made contact with the terrorists along the Babangida–Adua road, leading to a gun battle in which two of the suspects were neutralised, while others fled with possible gunshot wounds.
No casualties were recorded among the troops, and all equipment was accounted for.
During the operation, troops recovered one locally fabricated gun, a belt containing 105 rounds of 7.62mm PKT ammunition, 30 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition and a cutlass.
In a related development, troops of CSI Battalion XIV, in collaboration with 332 Artillery Regiment and vigilantes, conducted further clearance and raid operations in Dadin-Kowa and Dada villages.
The operation involved 47 soldiers and four vigilantes, supported with motorcycles, gun trucks, a Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle and an artillery gun.
The troops established a gun position and carried out fire missions on suspected terrorist locations in Madam Forest to deny them freedom of action.
Subsequent raid operations in Dadin-Kowa village led to the destruction of suspected terrorist hideouts, although no contact was made with the fleeing elements.
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