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Thousands of youth volunteers wants to fight Boko Haram
Sahara Reporters Media
With military officials and the government of Borno State quietly backing away from claims that the strategic town of Bama was still in the control of Nigerian soldiers, at least 12,000 volunteers gathered today in Maiduguri to offer their services in the war against the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram. The volunteers, who gathered at the Maiduguri palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Ibn- Garbai Elkanemi, urged the Nigerian government to accept their services in the war against terror.

Our correspondent reported that thousands of ex-service men, hunters, and youths said they were ready to become part of the increasingly critical war against Boko Haram, which recently has captured several towns in Borno and Yobe States and killed more than 2,000 civilians in the first half of 2014, according to Human Rights Watch. 

Some of the ex-servicemen, who had served in the military, the police, and with the SSS, said today that they wished to join youths in the civilian joint task force (JTF) to stop Boko Haram’s incessant attacks and recent string of triumphs over demoralized Nigerian soldiers based in the violence-ravaged northeast of Nigeria. 

The prospective volunteers trooped today to the palace of the Shehu of Borno to seek his support and cooperation in their desire to combat the seemingly energized and increasingly more brutal Islamist insurgents. Some of the vigilante volunteers vowed to enter Sambisa forest and other hideouts to hunt down Boko Haram militants and bring an end to the ongoing insurgency.

Over the last three weeks, Boko Haram insurgents launched a series of attacks on several towns in Borno and neighboring states, including Damboa, Gamboru Ngala, Bama and Banki. The terrorists have seized numerous towns and engaged in widespread slaughter of civilians. Thousands of people have been displaced, some of them taking refuge in neighboring west African countries. 

Some of the volunteers said their goal was to resist Boko Haram’s reign of terror and to reverse the insurgent group’s seizure of important towns. 

Ex-staff sergeant Yahaya Suleiman, who fought in Nigeria’s civil war, urged the Nigerian government to accept the offer from him and others. “We are fully ready to join the military in fighting against terrorism. Enough is enough. All we need is support from the federal government to stop this madness.” 

The dramatic gathering came a day after the Shehu of Borno suggested that people of different faiths observe three days of alms, prayers and fasting in order to restore peace to the state and the country at large. 

The Shehu also called on members of the vigilante youth, popularly known as 'Civilian JTF,' to always abide by the rule of law while discharging their civic responsibilities.

Addressing the volunteers, the traditional ruler commended the effort of the civilian JTF in tackling the Boko Haram insurgency. He urged them to always follow the directives of the military and other security agencies. He added that the civilian JTF had helped to dislodge the sect from Maiduguri and surrounding areas. He encouraged other besieged towns and communities to set up their own volunteers to help fight terrorism.
http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/04/maiduguri-12000-civilian-volunteers-demand-permission-government-go-after-boko-haram

But Borno muslim wanted Sharia rule which BH is offering. Why are they now against their freedom fighters.

So Nigeria does not have a Volunteer Army. na wa for that country.

Bliss4Lyfe: So Nigeria does not have a Volunteer Army. na wa for that country.

Sister their elders once told Jona to withdraw the military which Jona might be doing tactically

BlackTechnology: But Borno muslim wanted Sharia rule which BH is offering. Why are they now against their freedom fighters.

Stop embarrassing yourself.
You clearly don't know what people of Borno need and what Boko Haram are doing.

Just displaying your ignorance.

9jii:

Stop embarrassing your self.

Am stating fact


Encouragement for Sharia law as state law is the genesis of BH


Read OBJ's comments and stop displaying your illiteracy.

" I gave them their sharia in order to have peace." OBJ

of the 12,000 men, 11,900 will be moles. They will all work for Boko Haram

Military men should be drafted from the southern part of d country to go fight those bloody elements. The northern elements in the army won't have the mind to kill their brothers PLUS most of them too are sympathetic to BH's cause.

himkers: of the 12,000 men, 11,900 will be moles. They will all work for Boko Haram

Military men should be drafted from the southern part of d country to go fight those bloody elements. The northern elements in the army won't have the mind to kill their brothers PLUS most of them too are sympathetic to BH's cause.

Gbam

I hope they gonna pay them handsomely as well if this is validly true...Not some stipends I heard the Civillian JTF were paid

BTW, That reminds me, does anyone know what happened to the Civillian JTF?

himkers: of the 12,000 men, 11,900 will be moles. They will all work for Boko Haram

Military men should be drafted from the southern part of d country to go fight those bloody elements. The northern elements in the army won't have the mind to kill their brothers PLUS most of them too are sympathetic to BH's cause.

Dude d military has enough batallions n formations in d north to curb bokoharam. Southerners or southern soldiers did not cause dix problem for dem. Besides its best for northern soldiers to fight dia war to liberate dia states. If they become sympathetic to BH...well dats dia cup of coffee

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Thousands of youth volunteers wants to fight Boko Haram
Sahara Reporters Media
With military officials and the government of Borno State quietly backing away from claims that the strategic town of Bama was still in the control of Nigerian soldiers, at least 12,000 volunteers gathered today in Maiduguri to offer their services in the war against the Islamist terrorist group, Boko Haram. The volunteers, who gathered at the Maiduguri palace of the Shehu of Borno, Abubakar Umar Ibn- Garbai Elkanemi, urged the Nigerian government to accept their services in the war against terror.

Our correspondent reported that thousands of ex-service men, hunters, and youths said they were ready to become part of the increasingly critical war against Boko Haram, which recently has captured several towns in Borno and Yobe States and killed more than 2,000 civilians in the first half of 2014, according to Human Rights Watch. 

Some of the ex-servicemen, who had served in the military, the police, and with the SSS, said today that they wished to join youths in the civilian joint task force (JTF) to stop Boko Haram’s incessant attacks and recent string of triumphs over demoralized Nigerian soldiers based in the violence-ravaged northeast of Nigeria. 

The prospective volunteers trooped today to the palace of the Shehu of Borno to seek his support and cooperation in their desire to combat the seemingly energized and increasingly more brutal Islamist insurgents. Some of the vigilante volunteers vowed to enter Sambisa forest and other hideouts to hunt down Boko Haram militants and bring an end to the ongoing insurgency.

Over the last three weeks, Boko Haram insurgents launched a series of attacks on several towns in Borno and neighboring states, including Damboa, Gamboru Ngala, Bama and Banki. The terrorists have seized numerous towns and engaged in widespread slaughter of civilians. Thousands of people have been displaced, some of them taking refuge in neighboring west African countries. 

Some of the volunteers said their goal was to resist Boko Haram’s reign of terror and to reverse the insurgent group’s seizure of important towns. 

Ex-staff sergeant Yahaya Suleiman, who fought in Nigeria’s civil war, urged the Nigerian government to accept the offer from him and others. “We are fully ready to join the military in fighting against terrorism. Enough is enough. All we need is support from the federal government to stop this madness.” 

The dramatic gathering came a day after the Shehu of Borno suggested that people of different faiths observe three days of alms, prayers and fasting in order to restore peace to the state and the country at large. 

The Shehu also called on members of the vigilante youth, popularly known as 'Civilian JTF,' to always abide by the rule of law while discharging their civic responsibilities.

Addressing the volunteers, the traditional ruler commended the effort of the civilian JTF in tackling the Boko Haram insurgency. He urged them to always follow the directives of the military and other security agencies. He added that the civilian JTF had helped to dislodge the sect from Maiduguri and surrounding areas. He encouraged other besieged towns and communities to set up their own volunteers to help fight terrorism.
http://saharareporters.com/2014/09/04/maiduguri-12000-civilian-volunteers-demand-permission-government-go-after-boko-haram

And this News my Friend is one of the precursors to the beginning phase of a war, A general youthful readiness to fight the enemy, but alas, it is just a readiness for their deaths. Wars are unpredictable.I'm sorry but This is not Good news.