Some gallant members of the Civilian Joint Task Force have been brutally killed after their car climbed on an improvised explosive device.
The car exploded after climbing an improvised explosive device
Two Civilian Joint Task Force members have been killed after their car climbed an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Borno state while they were on their way back after attacking Boko Haram members. Three others were left critically injured in the incident.
According to the Chairman and of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF), Abba Aji Kalli, the injured are now receiving treatment.
"Our members of CJTF Dikwa local government on 26th march 2017 on their way coming back from operation climbed on EID and the car exploded, where we lost two of our members and three among them got injured of which are currently receiving treatment at state specialist hospital Maiduguri. We also sympathise with the family of those who lost their lives in the incident.
"Furthermore we convey our appreciation to ICRC for their quick response on the treatment of our members. We pray for those who sustained injuries and quick recovery. May the departed souls rest in peace." Kalli wrote.