Kano declares 50-year BUK, Rimin Zakara land dispute over
The Kano State Government has declared an end to the nearly five-decade land dispute between Bayero University Kano (BUK) and communities in Rimin Zakara, Rijiyar Zaki and adjoining areas. The Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Mohammed Umar, made the declaration on Monday while delivering his address on the resolution of the dispute. He […]
The Kano State Government has officially ended a 50-year dispute between Bayero University Kano (BUK) and the residents of Rimin Zakara, Rijiyar Zaki, and neighboring areas. The Commissioner for Land and Physical Planning, Abduljabbar Mohammed Umar, announced the resolution on Monday, detailing the long history of litigation, protests, encroachments, conflicting claims and security issues stemming from the conflict.
He attributed the dispute's complexity to rapid urbanization, unauthorized occupation, speculative sales, and land agents subdividing and selling land without proper authorization. Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf intervened in early 2025 to resolve the crisis and appointed a high-level committee to find a comprehensive solution. Over 6,000 claims were processed, with more than 85% of BUK's land reserved for its academic, research, residential, and infrastructural needs.
The government compensated eligible claimants and their structures, while 85% of university land remains for its use. The government will continue clearing areas required for recovery and warns against encroachment. A Kano State High Court judgment on August 18, 2026, endorsed the government's position, validating the acquisition of the land for public interest and directing compensation for verified claims.
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