Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has pledged additional support for security operations along the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala Highway as part of efforts to restore safe transportation, revive trade and rebuild communities affected by insurgency.
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Key Highlights
- Zulum pledged more support for security operations on the Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala Highway.
- He visited the 24 Task Force Brigade headquarters in Dikwa on Friday.
- He held talks with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
- Each soldier deploying to Maiwa and Koshebe villages gets a N50,000 incentive.
- The state government promised continued logistics and welfare support for troops.
The governor made the pledge on Friday, during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he held discussions with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
Zulum said the visit is aimed at strengthening security along the strategic corridor, which connects Maiduguri with several communities in eastern Borno State and serves as an important route for trade, transportation and cross-border commerce.
Why the highway matters
He stressed that improved security on the highway is essential to restoring economic activities, noting that the road facilitates the movement of agricultural produce, essential commodities and other goods to markets across the region.
According to the governor, securing the route would allow residents to travel without fear, engage in commercial activities and rebuild their livelihoods after years of insurgency.
N50,000 incentive for troops
As part of efforts to reinforce security operations, Zulum also addressed troops preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe villages, assuring them of the state government’s continued support through operational logistics and welfare assistance.
He announced a financial incentive of N50,000 for each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities.
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The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting security agencies with the necessary logistics and welfare interventions to strengthen military operations, restore peace and create conditions for the safe return of displaced persons to their communities.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts by the Borno State government to improve security, restore public confidence and revive economic activities in communities affected by insurgency.
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