Zulum's declaration of 1,108 IDPs as ghosts raises concern in Borno
By Ndahi Marama Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum has declared 1,108 internally displaced persons (IDPs) as ghosts or absentees for camps. The identification of ghost IDPs was made during the recent unscheduled visits to Mohammed Goni Islamic and Legal Studies (MOGOLIS) and NYSC IDP camps in Maiduguri metropolis. However, the affected displaced persons condemned Zulum’s action on the absentee or ghost workers in camps. Investigation revealed that, the recent midnight visits by the Governor were to ascertain the actual population of IDPs in camps that receive the monthly coupons or ...