Borno CJTF Member Detained for Allegedly Supplying Food to Boko Haram

Food Supply to Boko Haram: Borno CJTF Member Faces Arrest

The Borno State Police Command has arrested a member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Muhammad Idrissa, for allegedly supplying cooking ingredients to Boko Haram insurgents.

According to the state Police Public Relations Officer, Nahum Daso, Idrissa’s arrest followed intelligence reports regarding his activities. Idrissa admitted to his involvement, claiming he was assisting his younger brother, who is a member of the terrorist group.

He stated, “I started recently, and I have only supplied them five times. I normally supply them with cooking items like Maggi, cooking oil, salt, and pepper.”

Idrissa further explained that he would give his brother the items, and his brother would take them to the camp where he resides with fellow Boko Haram members.

He claimed his sole reason for doing this was to help his brother, knowing that they do not have access to these items where they are.

The CJTF is a local vigilante group established to support the Nigerian military in combating Boko Haram in Borno State.

While the group has been instrumental in providing security and gathering intelligence, there have been concerns about some members engaging in activities that harm civilians or undermine security efforts.