Over 2,000 communities in Bama Local Government Area have been resettled, according to Brigadier General Tosin Ayoola, commander of the 21 Special Armour Brigade. He disclosed this during a field visit by journalists on Thursday to assess the security and humanitarian situation in the area. The visit was part of efforts to monitor recovery activities in Bama council area of Borno State. Ayoola stated that the resettlement reflects progress in stabilising the region following years of conflict. No further details were provided on the timeline, locations, or specific conditions of the resettled communities. The military did not specify which communities were involved or the agencies supporting the process. Journalists toured parts of the area to observe infrastructure and security arrangements. Ayoola reaffirmed the military's commitment to sustaining peace in the region.
The claim of resettling over 2,000 communities in Bama raises questions, as a single local government area typically contains far fewer settlements. Borno residents are yet to see verifiable evidence of this scale of resettlement. If accurate, the figure suggests a major shift in population mapping, but without supporting data, the statement risks undermining public trust.
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