Landmines Planted by Boko Haram Kills Joint task Force Leader, Injures 5Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. 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. 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. Recommended for you Finally, Peter Obi's lawyers begin inspection of 2023 presidential election... Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! 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. Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Usman Baba on Friday, December 24, 2021, told journalists in Abuja that security agents have been able to determine the origins of the rockets shot by insurgents in Borno. Recommended for you INEC chairman releases list of states where governorship elections will not... IGP Baba made this revelation after a security meeting convened by President Muhammadu Buhari at State House. The police boss said officers were able to ascertain the source of the rockets before and even after they were launched. Source: Legit.ng 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 Your support matters. Sustain independent journalism in Nigeria – contribute to Legit.ng. Maliya Do you have a groundbreaking story you would like us to publish? Please reach us through info@corp.legit.ng! Legit.ng