Zulum Gives Deployed Soldiers N50,000 Each

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has pledged stronger government support for security operations across communities in the state, including the strategic Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala corridor, as part of efforts to restore peace, revive trade and accelerate the return of displaced residents.

Zulum also announced N50,000 cash support to each soldier preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe communities in the state.

The governor made the commitments on Friday during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brig. Gen. Aminu Gumel.

Zulum said the visit was primarily aimed at strengthening security along the economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri with communities in eastern Borno and serves as an important route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities.

“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,” he said.

According to him, improved security along the highway would allow residents to travel safely, facilitate the movement of agricultural produce and essential commodities, and create an enabling environment for communities affected by insurgency to rebuild their livelihoods.

The governor, while addressing troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe, assured them of continued government support through operational logistics and welfare assistance.

He said his administration would sustain its support for security agencies to strengthen ongoing counter-insurgency operations and create the conditions for the safe return of displaced persons to their communities.

The Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway remains a critical economic link for communities in the area, providing access to markets and facilitating the movement of farm produce, essential goods and other commodities.

Zulum was accompanied by the member representing Monguno/Nganzai/Marte Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Engr. Bukar Talba; member representing Dikwa Constituency in the Borno State House of Assembly, Mohammed Zakariya; Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Prof. Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; and other senior government officials.