Civilian Joint Task Force and Countering Violent Extremism in the Northeast, Nigeria

Recent years have witnessed the emergence of Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) as a major collective actor in countering violent extremism in the northeast Nigeria. This study, focused on the role of Civilian JTF in countering violent extremism in the northeast Nigeria. The article used the twin theories of partnership policing and community participation, the article also used qualitative analysis to examine how the CJTF counter violent extremism in the northeast Nigeria. These theories, argued that no government or authority has the means to solve all the public problems adequately, and in the case of security challenge in the northeast Nigeria, the local people in their communities not only understand their neighbourhoods better, but share the common aspiration of promoting and protecting their communities. The study argues that, community based security outfit in the northeast should be legally constituted, to enhance their capacity to counter violent extremism in northeast Nigeria. Keyword: Extremism, Violent Extremism, Civilian JTF, Military JTF, Civilian Collaboration.