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Landmines Planted by Boko Haram Kills Joint task Force Leader, Injures 5

Thursday, February 03, 2022 at 12:40 AM by Oluwatobi Bolashodun

An explosion suspected to have been triggered by mines has killed a leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) in Borno state
The sad incident reportedly happened around Maliya village, Mandaragarau ward in Biu local government area
Mohammed Aliyu, a top member of the CJTF described the deceased a brave member of the group

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Maliya - Tragedy struck in Borno state when Ibrahim Maliya Saidu, a leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) died from an explosion.

Daily Trust reports that the explosion suspected to have been triggered by mines planted by Boko Haram insurgents also injured five people.

Boko Haram Kills CJTF Leader — A leader of the Civilian Joint Task Force paid the ultimate Supreme price during counter Insurgency battle in Borno. Photo credit: @DejiAdesogan
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The tragic incident was said to have occurred around Maliya village, Mandaragarau ward in Biu local government area, The Punch added.

Saidu, until his death was the planning secretary of CJTF in Biu. Mohammed Aliyu, a top CJTF member described late Maliya as a brave member who battled insurgents on several occasions.

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Legit.ng previously reported that Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, the governor of Borno state on Wednesday, January 12, claimed that Boko Haram is still occupying two local government areas, Abadam and Guzamala.

The governor disclosed this during an interactive session with the Senate Committee on Army, which paid him a courtesy visit at the Government House, Maiduguri.

The committee , Senator Mohammed Ali Ndume led other senators including military officers from the army headquarters.

Zulum expressed concern over the growing presence of the Islamic State of West Africa Province (ISWAP) in some parts of the state, especially southern Borno.

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