apprehensions among Christians in Borno State following attacks by the Boko Haram Islamic sect has taken a new dimension as the state government intensifies efforts to demolish over 20 churches and schools built by the churches.

The development has therefore continued to fuel speculations about the desperation to Islamize the country beginning from Northern Nigeria.

Our correspondent reliably gathered that “the state government will embark on the demolition exercise any moment from now.”

Sources hinted that the Borno state government has already dispatched a notice to the leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and owners of farmlands in the area, intimating them of the plan to acquire the structures for a 1000 housing units.

A leaflet from the office of the Borno State Ministry of Lands and Survey dated August 20 and signed by one Musa Ummate (O/C Land Administration) on behalf of the commissioner was obtained by journalists on Sunday in Abuja.

The leaflet is entitled: “Notice of Acquisition and assessment/valuation of structures on proposed site for 1000 Housing Units along Gubio Road Highway.”

It reads: “I am directed to refer to you farmers and holders of structures on the proposed site for the matter captioned above and regret to inform you that the executive governor has by the power conferred on him by Section (2)b of the Land Use Act 1978 directed through high powered committee on construction Ref. no: HPCC/2500/HE/S/TEC/1 to notify you of his intention to acquire your farm lands and assessment/valuation of the structures on the proposed site situated along Gubio Road, Maiduguri.

“The acquisition is necessary in view of requirements of the land by the state government for overriding public interest to construct a Housing Estate. The affected farmers and holders of structures are to take note and appear on site for the above exercise, please.”

However, our correspondent learnt from reliable sources that the state government has no plan to develop any housing estate but to destroy the churches and over 20 private schools built by the churches.

A source said, “Over 20 churches and many schools will be affected. The lands on which the churches were built were bought from farmers and they have the authority and certificate of the District Head in Maiduguri popularly called Bulama. The land was not under the Ministry when it was bought.

“The Christians went for the meeting called by the governor and for several hours, the governor didn’t come out to see them. It is always difficult for Christians to get a land in Maiduguri. Even after getting the land, the government won’t give you Certificate of Occupancy. They compensated all Borno muslims who were victims of Boko Haram. But how many Christians were compensated?”

When contacted, the General Secretary of CAN, Dr. Musa Asake, confirmed the development but called on Borno State government to have a rethink.

He said, “We have seen that eviction notice from the Borno state government. We are all Nigerians and there are other places where the state government can develop. The areas being earmarked for demolition are already developed with churches and schools.

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In the whole of Niger-Delta region I dont think there are up to 20 mosques there. Bt in North there are more churches than even the Christains themselves, but that is not a justification to demolishh churches in Maiduguri or North. The government said it want to use the land to construct houses for its citizens, I dnt think the church shld hv prblm with that. Bt the state shld compensate them and relocate to another place.

This is what u get when u share the same country with religion extremists and ragtags.

fvck them all islamists

No more subterfuge. Boko haram have finally gone official! Imagine even destroying schools! Its like these people have their progress in reverse gear; the embargo on Nigeria progress. But some people will still argue blindly that bokoharam are a island of their own and not northerners agenda to islamize Nigeria.

If i say islamic is a religiou of trouble the moderator will ban me

No source will comment when the op put a source on the news

APC thinz!

well, thy do not know the cost of one bag of cement now. it is very expensive so think wisely before you destroy.

[size=30pt]Is the Governor a member of Boko Haram?[/size]

Imagine converting all churches to homes where homeless people can lay their heads. That would be a positive development. Churches are really unnecessary to our society.

If na mosque dem demolish na or quran, u go think say heaven wan fall.

What and where is the building plan of the affected area? Am almost sure these church buildings have been rushed to begin yielding returns I.e. tite

That said, mosques should also not constitute a nuisance so I urge the FCT to visit Abuja mosque and stop the Muslims from roaming about like rats every Friday.

FunnyPikin.com:
Im sure 90% of people here wont read the real cause before spewing rubbish and attacking islam...., Bornu is different from OGUN where Oledepo supervised beating of Govt Official, They need to act fast before the merchants of Gospel encroach their land....

Be and lets others be...thats all

Feel free to attack me

I cant attack you because only mad men attack mad men. so go to the streets and look for fellow mad man for attack not our dear nairaland

not all churches but those on Government land,including the schools and mosques.do not be religion sentimental,allow The governor to turn his state to his dream choice.If u cannot do anything for Fashola u can't do anything for Borno state governor as well.commot for maiduguri if u are not satisfy

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henchamb:

I cant attack you because only men men attack mad men. so go to the streets and look for fellow mad man for attack not our dear nairaland

i do not understand

prem love: If i say islamic is a religiou of trouble the moderator will ban me

Your use of English is very poor.

FunnyPikin.com:
Im sure 90% of people here wont read the real cause before spewing rubbish and attacking islam...., Bornu is different from OGUN where Oledepo supervised beating of Govt Official, They need to act fast before the merchants of Gospel encroach their land....

Be and lets others be...thats all

Feel free to attack me

please who is Oledepo? if i say islam is related to illitracy now d mod will ban me

The irresponsible alarmists and haters of peace have started again.
Can you answer these questions please before we continue:

1. These farmlands being acquired by the government , do they have any other structures belonging to other people or is it only churches that are targeted?

2. Do the churches have legal cerrtificates of occupancy for these lands; is compensation being discussed?

3. After you have answered these questions we can discuss how much land is reserved for mosques in Imo, Abia and Anambra states.

if i say[b] Islam[/b] is a violent and terrorist religion, u moderator ll ban me....but i don talk my own....

how would ds country ve develop without Islam...guys just imagine ds b4 dat guy ban me

princesammmy:



please who is Oledepo? if i say islam is related to illitracy now d mod will ban me

lolzzzzz

ISLAM IS RELIGION GUIDED BY LAWS AND PRINCIPLES AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY SUPPORT THE ACT OF DESTRUCTION OF CHURCHES.

Does that mean the vast land they have there is useless?

Would d state government pay adiquate comensation? My guess is no. Because they jave refused to give c of o. This is not fair.

yomi toye: if i say[b]Islam[/b] is a violent and terrorist religion, u moderator ll ban me....but i don talk my own....

how would ds country ve develop without Islam...guys just imagine ds b4 dat guy ban me

LOLS!!

Abimloaded: I know some subpar intelligence muslim will still claim innocent. Thank God we now know the main Base of the boko haram is now Official! Like if u understand

You are borderline literate but dislexic.

Had_one: ISLAM IS RELIGION GUIDED BY LAWS AND PRINCIPLES AND DOES NOT IN ANY WAY SUPPORT THE ACT OF DESTRUCTION OF CHURCHES.

One of the Callow i'm talking of on Nairaland

What other public interest should override that of schools. These hausas and their Logic. The churches should take em to the court , I know they will lose at the court of first instance but not at the supreme court and for my igbos brothers this is what I mean when I say only the indigenes which include the governor of a state are actually the owners of the lands to wit Lagos State. Gerrit now.

I for one know that APC has nothing good for Nigerians.
They just legalized abortion in Imo
Now they are demolishing churchs and school.

N/B Bokoharam means Western education is evil.

Let's wait for more from APC

one Nigeria I hail ohh