BORNO GOVERNMENT REASSERTS OWNERSHIP OF LAND, DEMOLISHES ILLEGAL STRUCTURES BEHIND 1,000 HOUSING ESTATE

BORNO GOVERNMENT REASSERTS OWNERSHIP OF LAND, DEMOLISHES ILLEGAL STRUCTURES BEHIND 1,000 HOUSING ESTATE

The Borno Geographic Information Service has demolished illegal structures erected on government-owned land along the Shuwari–Khartari axis, behind the 1,000 Housing Estate in Maiduguri, in a move to prevent encroachment and safeguard public assets.

The affected land forms part of the remaining government-owned area adjoining the land allocated for the construction of 1,000 Housing Estate.

According to BOGIS, available historical records indicate that compensation to the said land was paid to affected farm holders during the administration of former Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, while buffer zones and other portions of the land were reserved for government and public purposes.

The agency has cautioned members of the public, particularly prospective land buyers to verify the ownership and allocation status of any property with the appropriate authorities before entering into transactions or commencing development to avoid falling victims to fraudulent transactions involving government-owned land.

BOGIS reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment to protecting government-owned land from encroachment and ensuring that land reserved for public purposes is preserved in accordance with established regulations.

Halima Abatcha
SA media BOGIS