THE 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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ReplyDeleteCan u imagine.! Dis huasas will not kill us oh..!
ReplyDeleteThis is not fair! How will they feel if mosques were to be destroyed else where?What do they expect them to do once †ђξ buildings has been demolished,will they be compensated? They had better sit down and have a rethink.God has a way of fighting for his children o!
ReplyDeleteIts funny but we know it will not hold. This is to test public reaction, that will determine if they can spread across other northern states.
ReplyDeleteIts a shame that this is conceivable. If they want to acquire developed areas to demolish, no problem, compensate them with another piece of land and re-build the schools and churches. This will test their transparency.
Nigerians, what is wrong with us? Whenever there arises any religious issue, we forget our reasoning. (1) Is the area being earmarked 4 demolition a Church Estate, that only churches will be demolished;no mosques, no houses or muslim properties, just xtians in a muslim populated state? Quite incredulous. (2) If the affected properties have d right papers, I am sure their are thousands of lawyers who will fight this cause for free in our God fearing Nation, let dm go to court. Pls stories like ds should be duly verified b4 being published
ReplyDeletePls CKN get an official response from the govt b4 going to press. I believe there is a missing link some where
ReplyDeleteA vote for APC is a vote to Islamize Nigeria believe it or not.
ReplyDeleteHm hm hm judgement of God is coming upon the government and his co-traveller in this evil decision with 14days of the demolition of the market. Jesus is Lord
ReplyDeleteHow com churches are d only buildings dat fall under demolishion? Where there no houses,market or even mosque raound? God is above dem ooooo
ReplyDeleteIn my area in abuja mpape, I counted 95 churhes, while I saw 10 mosque, so what do u think now dt if dt kind demolision happen in mapape how many church do u think it'll affect there ...in my street alone in a line of buildings, 4 churches is there. Pls check
ReplyDeleteThe Church shall triumph and no gates of hell can prevail over it, They shall incur the anger/wrath of the Lord if they try it, I declare their burial ceremonies open - as many of them as are devising the evil against the people of the Lord.
ReplyDeleteHE DAT IS BORN OF D FLESH PERSECUTES HIM DAT IS BORN OF D SPIRIT BUT THEY WL NOT PREVAIL, AMEN. NO ONE CAN FIGHT AGAINST D TRUE GOD & CONQUER.
ReplyDeleteWhy churches.nonsence talk is it only church dat full unda demolition neva u try God
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