Not less than 250 former members of the Civilian Joint Task Force, JTF, have been enlisted into the Nigerian Army. It was learnt that the new recruits joined the Army to boost the fight against terrorism in the north eastern part of Nigeria, especially in Borno State. On Friday, the Borno State governor, Kashim Shettima,…
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Civilian JTF Arrests Terrorists In Damboa
A team of local vigilante in Damboa led by Sarkin Yaki Ali Gwoza intercepted some persons along Njaba road, south of Damboa town while on patrol. During preliminary interrogation, they confessed that they were Boko Haram terrorists group members that were compelled to join the insurgency against their will and that they were on…
Boko Haram Raids Borno Community, Slays Many
A village in Borno State was on Friday morning invaded by hoodlums believed to be members of Boko Haram sect. The gunmen, at about 5am on Friday, stormed Damboa community, killing several residents of the area and also burning down many houses. It was learnt that security officials were not on ground to repel the…