By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum has finally received 8,000 Borno displaced persons from Chad Republic which were repatriated in collaboration with the presidential committee on repatriation and resettlement.
Governor Zulum, who was represented by Hon Karta Maina Ma’aji Lawan, Member representing Kukawa, LGC State Constituency of the Borno State House of Assembly (BOSHA) on Sunday night, received the returnees from Dar ES Salam camp in Baga Sola, Republic of Tchad at Dalori Estate junction along Bama Road and escorted them to Gubio camp in Maiduguri on Sunday night, 9th February 2025
It will be recalled that last week, Governor Zulum, along with Hon Karta and other stakeholders, visited Tchad and made all necessary arrangements to kickstart the repatriation efforts.
The displaced persons have been in Tchad for almost 10 years since Boko Haram insurgents launched attack and took over Baga town in 2014.
Other members of the repatriation state committee that facilitated the successful repatriation include: SEMA, Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS), NDLEA, NSCDC and other supportive organizations at Gubio IDPs camp,.
“It was gathered that the people will soon be resettled at their ancestral home (Baga ) with the directives of Governor Zulum. “
“They are only here to receive some urgent reliefs and medical checks before transporting them home”; he said.
The lawmaker, however, thanked Governor Zulum for his commitments and dedication at all times, particularly showing love and support for the people of kukawa Local Government.
