Borno CJTF chairman declares total clearance of Boko Haram remnants as top priority
Ba’Lawan Ja’afar, the Chairman of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno, emphasised that their principal focus is on eliminating the remaining Boko Haram elements and other insurgents within the state.
During a press conference held in Maiduguri on Thursday, Ja’afar expressed the group’s commitment to supporting security forces in eradicating insurgency and fostering peace in Borno.
The CJTF, a volunteer security organisation comprised of locally knowledgeable youths assisting the military in counterterrorism efforts against Boko Haram and ISWAP militants, has been working tirelessly towards this goal.
Ja’afar highlighted the invaluable support received from Governor Babagana Zulum, citing the release of N255 million in funds, along with provisions of rice to each CJTF member and local hunters, as evidence of the state’s commitment to their cause.
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“The governor specifically directed that members are to be given N30,000 each as their monthly allowance for the month of March while N50,000 and a bag of rice each is Ramadan gesture.
“This is not the first time that our members are benefitting from the governor’s large hearted benevolence but this time it is very special and timely in view of the economic situation and the fasting period,” the chairman added.
Ja’afar recalled that Zulum had in various interventions provided members of the CJTF with houses, scholarship, business grants and skill training, particularly families and orphans of CJTF members.
“I want to assure Governor Zulum and the people of Borno that we will not rest on our oars until lasting peace returns to the state and the North East region.
“We fervently solicit prayers from all people, particularly in this holy month of Ramadan for victory and lasting peace,” Ja’afar said.
It could be recalled that Zulum on Wednesday presented cash and rice to over 5,000 members of the CJTF in appreciation of their volunteerism and sacrifice for the peace and stability of the state.
“I want to appreciate your efforts in complementing the military and other security forces to restore peace in the state. I assure you that your welfare is a top priority for me,” Zulum had said.
