Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, has announced plans to shut down the Muna Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camp in Maiduguri in the coming weeks, marking a significant step in the state’s ongoing efforts to close all formal IDP camps within the capital.
Governor Zulum made the announcement during a surprise early morning visit to the camp on Monday. The Muna camp, established during the height of the Boko Haram insurgency, currently houses about 10,000 displaced persons.
According to Zulum, approximately 75 percent of the camp’s residents have already been resettled in their ancestral communities. He assured the remaining inhabitants that the government would provide livelihood support and reintegration assistance to ensure a smooth transition.
“This move marks a critical step in our transition from emergency response to rebuilding lives and communities,” Zulum stated.
Since his first term, Zulum has prioritized the closure of IDP camps in Maiduguri, with over 12 camps already shut down as part of the state’s broader recovery and development strategy.
