PHOTOS: Jubilation As Soldiers, CJTF Repel Boko Haram

Nigerian troops yesterday repelled an attack from the dreaded Boko Haram sect on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno state.

This comes less than two weeks after the insurgents tried to capture Maiduguri but were successfully repelled.
The Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) were said to have fought alongside the military to defend Maiduguri against Boko Haram insurgents.
The insurgents engaged the Nigerian military in a gun battle for hours, but the troops recorded victory.

Soldiers, Civilian JTF return to a hero’s welcome

After successfully repelling the insurgents, the soldiers and members of the CJTF returned to a jubilant crowd in the city.

Jubilation greets CJTF return

CJTF returning after their victory

There was jubilation all over the city as the CJTF rode into town after their triumph.


The spokesperson of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade disclosed that at least 500 people, most of them Boko Haram terrorists, died during the gun battle between them and the Nigerian military.