Zulum Says Borno Spent N100bn on Security in 2025

Governor Babagana Umara Zulum on Friday disclosed that his administration has spent about N100 billion on security interventions across Borno State in 2025, as part of ongoing efforts to stabilise communities affected by insurgency and criminal attacks.

Zulum made the revelation during a visit to the Emir of Uba, Alhaji Ali Ibn Mamza, where he paid homage at the palace and condoled with the monarch over recent attacks in the area that claimed several lives.

The governor commended security agencies and local communities for their roles in rescuing 12 abducted female farmers, describing the development as a sign of improved collaboration between residents and security operatives.

Zulum said his visit was aimed at assessing the security situation in Askira/Uba and identifying urgent measures needed to address emerging threats.

“My visit is to do a lot of work and most especially assess the security situation. I will meet with the security agents to make sure we have security in Askira/Uba,” he said.

“Security is important; without it, there would be no peace. I have plans to construct roads but the problem is no contractor will want to come down here and work.”

He lamented that persistent security threats had frightened contractors and stalled the reconstruction of roads and other key infrastructure in the area.

To address the challenge, the governor said the state was establishing a quarry site in Gwoza and had procured 100 trucks to enable the state Road Maintenance Agency undertake road construction directly.

Zulum restated his commitment to establishing major educational and health institutions in the area, including a tertiary institution, computer institute, JAMB centre, hospitals and roads.

“On higher institutions, I promised to build a higher institution before I leave office. I will also build a Computer Institute and JAMB center and a tertiary campus in Uba,” he said.

“In this year alone, what I spent on security was about N100 billion… We have a lot of plans for education, health and more. We spent a lot to make the structures on the ground.”

Responding, the Emir of Uba expressed appreciation to the governor for visiting the community during what he described as a difficult period.

He commended Zulum’s infrastructural strides across the state, saying the people of Uba remained grateful for his leadership.

“You’ve done a lot for us in terms of many projects and you promised to do more. If not for your efforts, we would be suffering by now. If the constitution was amendable, we would have asked you to continue with the good works. May God bless you,” the monarch said.