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Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by mrking3(m): 8:20am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Tension has heightened in the Christian community in Borno State over the state government’s alleged plans to demolish over 20 churches and schools in the state. This is in addition to the unceasing fears over the Boko Haram insurgents’ attacks that have mostly been directed at Christians in the state. Sources said in Maiduguri on Sunday that “the state government will embark on the demolition exercise any moment from now.” Already, it was gathered, the government has dispatched a notice to leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) and owners of farmlands in the state intimating them of its plans to acquire some structures for a 1,000-unit housing project. General Secretary of CAN, Musa Asake, who confirmed the development, called on the Borno State Government to have a rethink. A leaflet from the office of Borno State Ministry of Lands and Survey dated August 20 signed by one Musa Ummate (O/C Land Administration) on behalf of the commissioner and made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday spoke of the intention of the state Governor to acquire the said land. The leaflet, entitled , ‘Notice of Acquisition and Assessment/ Valuation of Structures on Proposed Site for 1000 Housing Units along Gubio Highway,’ reads: “I am directed to refer to you farmers and holders of structures on the proposed site for captioned matter above and regret to inform you that the Executive Governor has on 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 housing estate. “The affected farmers and holders of structures are to take note and appear on site for the above exercise, please.” However, the Christian community alleged that the planned exercise was targeted at it “and not any proposed housing unit,” saying that over 20 private schools built by the churches would be affected. “Over 20 churches and many schools will be affected. The lands on which the churches were built were bought from farmers and 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 are victims of Boko Haram. But how many Christians were compensated? “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. “We have enough problems at hand and we don’t want to add another problem. Christians have suffered enough in Borno State. “If the state government wants to destroy churches and build any housing estate, no Christian will see it as a sign of progress. “As soon as we authenticate the source of that letter, we are going to reach out to the state government to make sure that Christians don’t lose their churches and lands there. “But we have no reason to doubt the source of that letter. We have suffered enough in Borno State and enough of all these things which are coming in another disguise,” Asake said. He urged the state government to use other land for the proposed estate in the interest of all. “Borno State Government should reconsider that decision to demolish churches and their properties because in Borno State, there are many vast lands. “They should do that instead of going to these areas where Christians have settled for long. We are asking the Borno State Government not to try it,” he added. Source: www.theheraldng.com/borno-government-planned-destruction-of-20-churches-causes-outrage/ |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by mrking3(m): 8:26am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Hmmm I'm astounded to read that there are still christians in Borno state! |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by kkkp: 8:30am On Sep 09, 2013 |
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Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by takeprofit: 8:34am On Sep 09, 2013 |
the underground churches of former ussr is around the corner. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Wurmbrand |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by JohnFrankling(m): 8:35am On Sep 09, 2013 |
borno again,i dont know what to belief |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Nobody: 8:36am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Rofl you wish to demolish schools because they are targets for elimination by the boko bombers? Scared pvssy!!! Clueless APC Governor 1 Like |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by BUSHHUNTER: 8:36am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Inazua Jor'mon walai inagi yunwa sose gaskia....... Meaning: I will b rite back my pipu....Hungry dey wire me.... |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by karlmax2: 8:51am On Sep 09, 2013 |
maxwello.yg:he is one of the progressives that wants to come and rescue nigerians.... Those are the kind of policies they implement.. At the same time they are offering free education to nigerians if they win the presidential election, while. In the states they control its either they are demolishing schooLs or they are increasing school fees and telling us that education is not for the poor....this are the type of progressives we have |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Juell(m): 8:53am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Islamising Nigeria act 2, as Boko Boys hav failed they want to activate "plan B". U want to develop 1,000 housing units, what happened to the vast virgin lands? #okada, abeg take me to MFM# It's time to call down fire! 1 Like |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Acidosis(m): 8:56am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Plan B things... |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by princesammmy: 9:07am On Sep 09, 2013 |
it was part of the original boko haram plan |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Caleboha(m): 9:09am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Ethno-religious sentiments is flourishing in Nigeria, from top to bottom but we all live in self deception, many of us try to pretend it doesn't exist. We try to express rational or logical views on why 20 churches and 20 church owned schools will be demolished by the government of BORNO! Our healing will only start when we sincerely accept we're infested by a cancer that has stunted our growth and work towards building bridges. |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by princesammmy: 9:12am On Sep 09, 2013 |
mr_king: Hmmm I'm astounded to read that there are still christians in Borno state! am so suprised at your comment. if you travel alot or read alot you wont be making such comments. there are indegines of borno that are christians, where do you expect them to go, and majority of southern Borno is occupied by christians |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Vanityupnvanity(m): 9:21am On Sep 09, 2013 |
mr_king: Hmmm I'm astounded to read that there are still christians in Borno state!they are indigenes, where do you xpect them to go to? |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Tuntheycr7: 9:22am On Sep 09, 2013 |
It is very annoyin hearin such a news. The governor must be terrible and clueless. So with thousands of acres of land inside bush na already developd area he wana built housing estate. God save us 4rm retard.een leaders |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by Vanityupnvanity(m): 9:30am On Sep 09, 2013 |
why should borno state government want to do this for God's sake? are they not tired of troubles in the state? |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by sammyzacks(m): 10:53am On Sep 09, 2013 |
Saul! Saul!! Why do you persecute me! Let God arise and His enemies be scattered. No weapon fashioned the church shall prosper in Jesus Name. |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by adepojuot: 2:58pm On Sep 09, 2013 |
Northern Muslims well done,what you are doing to the northern Christians is clearly written in your quran,keep it up,72 virgins await you.Quran...Muhammad's Own Words: Qur'an:9:88 "The Messenger and those who believe with him, strive hard and fight with their wealth and lives in Allah's Cause." Qur'an:9:5 "Fight and kill the disbelievers wherever you find them, take them captive, harass them, lie in wait and ambush them using every stratagem of war." Qur'an:9:112 "The Believers fight in Allah's Cause, they slay and are slain, kill and are killed." Qur'an:9:29 "Fight those who do not believe until they all surrender, paying the protective tax in submission." Ishaq:325 "Muslims, fight in Allah's Cause. Stand firm and you will prosper. Help the Prophet, obey him, give him your allegiance, and your religion will be victorious." Qur'an:8:39 "Fight them until all opposition ends and all submit to Allah." Qur'an:8:39 "So fight them until there is no more Fitnah (disbelief [non-Muslims]) and all submit to the religion of Allah alone (in the whole world)." What a religion...[/quote] Islam is indeed religion of peace |
Re: Borno Government Planned Destruction Of 20 Churches Causes Outrage by OAM4J: 11:08pm On Sep 09, 2013 |
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