NNPP Chieftain Drags Borno Govt To Court Over Property Demolition

A chieftain of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Hon. Attom Magira, has dragged the Borno State government to court over the demolition of his four-storey shopping mall in Maiduguri.

The property, located on Sir Kashim Ibrahim Road opposite the State low-cost housing estate, was recently demolished by the Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BOSUPDB).

Magira, through his lawyer, Hamza N. Dantani Esq. of Kayode Ajulo & Co. Castle of Law, filed a lawsuit at the Borno State High air jordan 4 military blue 2024 Court (Suit No. BOHC/MG/CV/8/2025) to challenge the demolition, arguing that it was illegal and in violation of his property rights.

Dantani said, “The demolition of my client’s Plaza is not just an attack on one man’s investment but a blatant disregard for the rule of law, judicial authority nike utah kobe shoe zoom black women sandals, and the economic future of Borno State.

“This brazen act, driven by political vendetta rather than lawful governance, exposes the alarming level of impunity that has become the trademark of present administration.

“Hon. Attom Magira is the lawful owner nike revolution 7 of the property described above, having been granted a statutory right of occupancy over the land and having duly obtained all necessary permits from the relevant state government agency, Borno State Urban Planning and Development Board (BOSUPDB).

“In compliance with all applicable laws, he paid all required fees and was issued development permit no. BSUPDB/DC/2194 over his statutory right of occupancy no. BO/86138. It is pretty interesting that during the entire construction phase of the property, BOSUPDB never raised any concerns about town planning violations.

“Beyond personal gain, Hon. Attom Magira’s investment was a source of livelihood for many people in Borno State, employing indigenes and residents in various capacities during construction and providing commercial space that would have boosted local businesses. In a state ravaged by Boko Haram terrorism, insecurity, and economic crisis, such an investment should have been welcomed and protected—not torn down in the name of political persecution.”