Child soldiers

Most Children Used As Fighters Are Captured Through Abducton, Says MNJTF

Aug 16, 2020. by Otunba T.J Abass

The Multi-National Joint Task Force, MNJTF, the military force fighting the Boko Haram in Nigeria, Chad, Niger and Cameroon, revealed that most children used as fighters are captured through abduction. The MNJTF Chief of Military Public Information, Col Timothy Antigha, stated this on Friday and noted that the military had, therefore, alerted parents and communities … Read more

86 Surrendered Boko Haram Child Soldiers Handed Over To Borno Govt For Rehabilitation

Dec 19, 2019.Nov 7, 2019. by Ekohot Editor

The Nigerian Military has handed over 86 surrendered Boko Haram child soldiers to the government of Borno state for rehabilitation ahead of reintegration into the society. The surrendered Boko Haram fighters were mainly child soldiers who had voluntarily surrendered to the troops of Operation Lafiya Dole in Borno State. The acting Director, Defence Information,Col. Onyema … Read more