Nigeria, July 11 -- The Borno State Geographic Information Service (BOGIS) has issued a strong warning that any land without proper documentation or license will be seized by the government.

This was disclosed by the Executive Secretary of BOGIS, Engineer Adam Bababe, during an interview in Hausa with The News Chronicle on Thursday in Maiduguri.

Engineer Bababe expressed concern over the growing number of people occupying government-owned lands without valid ownership documents.

He explained that many residents had unknowingly bought such lands from local leaders who sold them without issuing any legal titles.

"Some people purchased land many years ago and even built houses and industries on them. Now, they're regretting their actions...