Governor Zulum publicizes N50k for Soldiers deployed to the place Boko Haram okay!lled 100 farmers

Crime

By Linda Ikeji
13 November 2026, 10:26 pm

Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum has introduced a fee of ₦50,000 for every soldier getting ready to deploy to Maiwa and Koshebe villages as a part of efforts to strengthen safety within the two communities.

Zulum introduced the assist on Friday throughout a go to to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, the place he met with the brigade commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.

The governor stated the deployment would reinforce safety within the space, the place Boko Haram attacked rice farmers and farm staff in Koshebe in November 2020, leaving 100 farm staff useless.

Zulum additionally pressured the necessity to safe the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala freeway, saying residents wanted to have the ability to journey safely, commerce freely and rebuild their livelihoods.

“My visit is primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation, and cross-border commercial activities,” Zulum stated.

Addressing the troops, the governor pledged continued logistical assist for army operations and improved welfare for personnel.