Borno State Government To Allocate 113 Hectares Of Land to Estate Developers For Various Projects

By: Halima Abatcha

The Borno State government plans to allocate 113 hectares of land to private developers to address the pressing need for affordable housing and economic city in the State.

This decision was announced by the Executive Secretary Borno Geographic Information Service during a meeting with Green Path Development.

Briefing the Private Developers, Engr. Bababe said, the land, part of a larger 2000-hectare area near the newly flagged-off Maiduguri Ring road, will be used to construct 1000 houses.

According to him this initiative aligns with Governor Babagana Umara Zulum’s urban renewal agenda which prioritizes the revitalization of urban spaces and the improvement of living conditions for residents across Borno State.

By targeting the construction of 1000 houses Engr. Bababe added, the government aims to provide housing solutions that are accessible to a wider segment of the population, thereby mitigating the housing challenges faced by many residents in the state.

He further charged Green Path Development to submit detailed project proposals for review and approval by the government and also urged them to consider the cultural aspects of Maiduguri and design projects that resonate with the local culture.

The Group managing Director Green Path Development Dr. Babagana Mohammed, applauded Governor Zulum for engaging the private sector by allocating them land to construct 1000 houses.

He expressed dedication to delivering top-notch housing solutions using high-quality materials, implementing modern construction techniques, and ensuring compliance with local building codes and land regulations within the agreed-upon timeframe while meeting the needs and expectations of the community.

Contributing, Architect Mustapha Gambomi, Engr. Abubakar Sandabe and Mr. Lanre elaborated on their approach, which involves conducting thorough site assessments, designing layouts that optimize space and functionality, and assured to consider other factors while executing the project.

Borno State Government To Allocate 113 Hectares Of Land to Estate Developers For Various Projects

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim At Bauchi/Plateau Border

By: Our Reporter

Troops of Operation Safe Haven on Thursday, May 8 (correct the date), rescued a kidnap victim, Bala Musa, from a terrorists haven at Bulli village along the Bauch/Plateau states border.

The troops, responding to a distress call by locals, swooped on the the terrorists in a decisive operation to clear the adjoining communities along the border of all terrorists and other criminals.

They swooped on the Bulli high ground along the Gindiri (Plateau) – Lere (in Tafawa-Bakewa LGA) road along the border in swift response to a distress call and tip by a local who had sighted one of the terrorists buying food items at a nearby village, Bulli.

The Tunri high ground, Bulli and other adjoining communities have constituted dreaded flashpoints of the gunmen and other criminals terrorizing the Bauchi/Plateau neighbouring communities.

Acting on the tip by the local, troops, which first cleared Tunri high ground, diverted to Bulli, where they mowed down the terrorists and save Bala Musa, a citizen of Kano State, who was enroute back home.

His prompt rescue saved enabled his family to save a whooping N3 million they had collected, and were already on their way to pay as ransome to his kidnappers fir his release.

Troops Rescue Kidnap Victim At Bauchi/Plateau Border

Troops nutrialised two terrorists, recover weapons in Chibok

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 117 Battalion Operation Hadin Kai in conjunction with Civilian Joint Task Force(CJTF), nutrialised two Boko Haram terrorists during a fighting patrol along Wuro Jabbe axis in Chibok LGA.

It was gathered that the troops engaged the Terrorists with a high volume of fire, killing two of them and forcing others to withdraw toward the forest.

Zagazola understood that the troops initiated pursuit and exploited the general area. They recovered arms in the aftermath of the patrol.

Troops nutrialised two terrorists, recover weapons in Chibok