Zulum said that such situation undermined efforts to restore normalcy, cited an increase in prostitution, gangs, child abuse and other crimes within the camp.
Borno Governor Babagana Zulum says he has resettled 6,000 families displaced by rebellions in the local government areas of Dikwa and Mafa.
Zulum on Monday revealed during his visit to one of the state’s largest Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp, which has over 11,000 families, and announced plans to close in the coming weeks.
The governor said resettlement practice was due to an increase in illegal activities within the camp.
Zulum said that such situation undermined efforts to restore normalcy, cited an increase in prostitution, gangs, child abuse and other crimes within the camp.
“Boko Haram will never be eradicated without resettlement. People must return to their homes and make a living,” he said.
The governor said each of the 6,000 families will receive access to food, shelter ingredients and healthcare services.
“In addition, the director of each household will receive N100,000, and the housewives will receive N50,000,” he said.
Zulum said his administration had previously committed to closing all official IDP camps in Maiduguri, a target that has largely encountered the closure of around 12 camps.
“Around 75% of the IDPs here in Muna have resettled, and the remaining 25% will return to their ancestors’ homes in the next few days,” he said.
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Zulum said the decision to close the Muna camp is in line with his administration’s continued efforts to close all official IDP camps in and around Maiduguri.
The Nigerian News Agency (NAN) reports that Muna, established at the height of the state’s humanitarian crisis, currently hosts around 10,000 displaced people.
However, the governor noted that around 75% of its residents have already resettled.
He assured the rest of the population that they support efforts to improve their livelihoods as they prepare to return to their communities.
He said the camp closure marks another important step in the state’s transition from emergency humanitarian response to long-term recovery and resettlement.
Nan also reports that during his first term, Zulum has pledged to close all IDP camps in the state capital, and has already closed more than 12. (Nan)
