Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has announced a ₦50,000 cash support for every soldier preparing to confront Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in frontline communities.
The governor announced the financial support during a visit to the headquarters of the 24 Task Force Brigade in Dikwa Local Government Area, where he met with the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Aminu Gumel.
According to a statement issued on Friday by his spokesman, Dauda Illiya, the money is for soldiers preparing for deployment to Maiwa and Koshebe villages in the state.
Zulum also promised to provide operational logistics and other necessary support to boost the troops’ operations and strengthen security in the troubled communities.
The governor’s visit was also aimed at addressing security concerns along the strategic Maiduguri–Mafa–Dikwa–Ngala highway, which has suffered security challenges due to persistent insurgent attacks.
He described the road as a critical economic corridor linking several communities in eastern Borno and facilitating trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities.
“My visit is primarily aimed at exploring measures to strengthen security along the strategic economic corridor, which connects Maiduguri to several communities in eastern Borno and serves as a vital route for trade, transportation and cross-border commercial activities,” Zulum said.
He stressed that improved security along the highway would encourage safe movement of people and goods, boost commercial activities and help revive communities recovering from years of insurgency.
Illiya said the governor made the ₦50,000 pledge while addressing troops preparing to move into Maiwa and Koshebe.
“He (Zulum) announced ₦50,000 support for each soldier preparing for deployment to the two communities,” the spokesman stated.
The governor was accompanied by the member representing Monguno/Nganzai/Marte Federal Constituency, Bukar Talba; Dikwa State Constituency lawmaker, Mohammed Zakariya; Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Professor Usman Tar; Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Sugun Mai Mele; and other government officials.
Borno remains one of the states hardest hit by the Boko Haram insurgency, with ISWAP fighters also launching repeated attacks on military formations, security installations and civilian communities.
In July 2026, suspected ISWAP fighters attacked a military base in Logomani, Ngala Local Government Area, killing a soldier and setting a police outpost, a primary healthcare centre and two classrooms ablaze.
The latest pledge comes amid continuing security challenges in the state and efforts by the government and military to secure vulnerable communities and major supply routes.
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