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September 12, 2017

Boko Haram insurgents kill 6 Civilian JTF members in Borno village

Boko Haram insurgents have killed six members of the Civilian Joint Task Force during an attack near an IDPs camp in Ngala local government area of Borno State. According to Daily Trust, the attack took place on Friday night. Executive Director of the Network of the Civil Society Organizations in the state, Ambassador Ahmed Shehu... Read More

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Buratai orders probe of alleged sexual assault in Bama IDP camp

Chief of Army Staff, Tukur Buratai has ordered investigation into alleged sexual abuse of female internally displaced persons (IDP) in Bama camp, Borno State. The women in the camp had alleged that some soldiers and members of civilian JTF were demanding sex in exchange for favours. They also accused them of detaining their husbands in... Read More

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Army recruits 250 civilian JTF members

The Nigerian Army has recruited 250 ex-members of the youth vigilante, Civilian-JTF, who had been supporting the Nigerian military in the fight against Boko Haram, having concluded their military training. The newly recruits paid a courtesy visit to Borno state governor Kashim Shettima at the Government House in Maiduguri. They appreciated Mr. Shettima for helping... Read More

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Troops arrest suspected Boko Haram fuel suppliers

Troops of the 7 Division have arrested two men suspected to supply fuel to Boko Haram terrorists. The two men Muhammadu Adamu and Tijani Gambo were apprehended yesterday at Molai check point in the outskirts of Maiduguri, Borno state. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Acting Director Army Public Relations, Colonel Sani Usman,... Read More

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2 suicide bombers self-detonate around Maiduguri mosque

Two suicide bombers detonated their explosives around a mosque in Maiduguri during midnight Ramadan prayers. Bukar Shehu, a civilian joint task force member, was quoted as saying that the suicide bombers were intercepted near a mosque premises under tree, before they blew up themselves to death. Meanwhile, spokesperson of the Borno state police command, Victor... Read More

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Civilian JTF kill 2 potential suicide bombers in Borno (VIEWER DISCRETION)

The Civilian Joint Task Force on Friday morning, averted a potential bomb attack in Maiduguri, Borno state. The two male suicide bombers found with IEDs, are believed to have attempted to detonate around the Kusari area near CBN Staff Quarters. Muslim faithfuls had just gathered for their early morning prayers at a nearby mosque when the two... Read More

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How 17 Boko Haram insurgents surrendered to Civilian JTF

17 Boko Haram insurgents have been arrested by members of the Civilian JTF in Borno State. Their capture was made known in a statement released on Wednesday, by the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sani Usman. He disclosed that the insurgents were apprehended along Njaba Road, South of Damboa, by a Civilian JTF patrol... Read More

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BREAKING: Chibok girl found by Civilian JTF

Former Minister of Education, Obiageli Ezekwesili has revealed via her Twitter page that one of the abducted Chibok girls has been found and identified. Over 200 girls were in April 2014, abducted from the school in Chibok, Borno state, by Boko Haram insurgents. Of the 276 reported to have been abducted, fifty-seven managed to escape... Read More

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December 16, 2015

How 4 female suicide bombers were killed in Borno

Nigerian troops and the Borno Youths Empowerment, also known as Civilian JTF, killed 4 female suicide bomber, suspected to be Boko Haram members. The bombers were intercepted by troops and Civilian JTF as they approached a checkpoint which is about 25km outskirts of the city of Maiduguri. The suicide bombers were attempting ‘to bypass a... Read More

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How Nigerian soldiers, Civilian JTF battled Boko Haram for Kukawa (WATCH)

by James Sambo A video has surfaced showing Nigerian troops as well as Civilian Joint Task Force in Borno, engaging Boko Haram insurgents in a firefight. The video, whose source is unconfirmed, was taken in the battle that preceded the recapture of Kukawa on March 2. Watch below:

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November 28, 2014

Civilian army: Vigilante group kills 30 #BokoHaram insurgents

by James Sambo The vigilante youth group, popularly called Civilian JTF, has killed no less than thirty suspected members of Boko Haram. The attack occurred on Thursday, 27 November, when the insurgents attacked Gubio Local Government Area of Borno State. During the firefight, which lasted for about three hours, five of the Civilian JTF members... Read More

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November 16, 2014

Terrorism: Step aside soldiers, Borno residents prefer local vigilantes

by James Sambo Borno residents have urged their state government to employ the services of local hunters and vigilantes in recovering towns and villages captured by the Boko Haram Islamic sect. Unconfirmed reports have it that local vigilantes in Adamawa have successfully taken back Mubi and Mahia towns from the insurgents, hence, the agitation of Borno residents for the use... Read More

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‘I married 2 abducted Chibok girls,’ Boko Haram leader claims

by ‘Jola Sotubo According to reports, a leader of the Boko Haram sect, who was allegedly arrested by the local vigilante, has confessed to marrying 2 of the over 200 girls abducted from Chibok in Borno. The suspect, identified as Hassan Ali, is said to have caught in Maiduguri, the Borno capital, while on a... Read More

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December 30, 2013

Terrible: 8 people killed as suspected Boko Haram gunmen attack bachelor party in Borno

by ‘Jola Sotubo Guests at a bachelor party in Borno received a rude shock when armed gunmen invaded the venue and opened fire. The attackers, suspected to be members of terrorist sect, Boko Haram, were said to have arrived at the location on motorcycles. This latest attack in the Tashan Alade area of the state... Read More

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December 14, 2013

Boko Haram threatens to bomb University of Maiduguri, strategic locations

by Adeola Balogun The onslaught on Maiduguri, the Borno capital, by members of dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram, seems to only be starting as the insurgents have reportedly threatened to blow up the University of Maiduguri. This comes after the recent attack by the terrorists on an Air Force Base and the airport in the... Read More

November 18, 2013

How I cooked and smuggled ammunition for Boko Haram terrorists – 19-year-old female victim reveals (PICTURED)

by Adeola Balogun According to reports, a new tactic is being employed by members of the Boko Haram sect; they are kidnapping Christian women and turning them into “wives.” One of such women is 19-year-old Hajja who was asked to choose between converting to Islam and becoming such a wife or dying a cruel death.... Read More

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October 22, 2013

Boko Haram: 10 people killed as insurgents invade Borno villages

by ‘Jola Sotubo Not less than 10 people have been reported dead following fresh attacks on two villages in Borno State by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram members. The attackers invaded the villages in the Kawuri District and Fori of Konduga Local Government Area of the state. Among the casualties are three members... Read More

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September 16, 2013

Youth protest in Borno as policeman fatally shoots ‘civilian JTF’ member, governor’s convoy stopped

There was pandemonium in Maiduguri yesterday as youths took to the streets to protest the alleged killing of a member of the Civilian JTF by a trigger happy policeman. The member of Civilian JTF, according to thousands of irate youth who took to the streets chanting, “police is Boko Haram”, was shot dead by a... Read More

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September 10, 2013

“We will not give up”: ‘Civilian JTF’ vows to continue engaging Boko Haram after losing 37 men in attack

by Adeola Balogun In a show of resilience despite the massive loss of life that has befallen the group, the vigilante group tagged “civilian JTF” has stated that it is ready to fight tooth and nail to rid the land of Boko Haram. The group, which operates in Borno State,is the result of civilian effort... Read More

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September 1, 2013

SAD NEWS: 24 youth volunteers killed in Boko Haram ambush

by Isi Esene Scores of youth volunteers were yesterday killed in an ambush by men believed to be members of the dreaded Islamic sect, Boko Haram in Borno. According to reports, the unfortunate incident happened when the volunteers, known as civilian JTF, attempted a counter-insurgency move around Kaleri, Shuwari, Maganari and Nannari villages in the Monguno... Read More

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August 20, 2013

Sam Omatseye: Our ‘boy wonders’ up North

by Sam Omatseye I refer to the Civilian JTF, a group of young men who have charted a new path against the rapine and slaughter of the Boko Haram. They represent perhaps the greatest news of youth activism in this country in a decade. They are Nigeria’s unsung heroes. These days, it sounds almost like... Read More

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