Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has appointed Colonel Yahaya Gambo (Rtd) as Coordinator of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF).
According to a statement by the Secretary to the State Government, Bukar Tijani, the appointment is aimed at improving the CJTF’s operational efficiency in combating insurgency and consolidating the relative peace across the state.
Col. Gambo, a native of Kaga Local Government, is a retired Army officer with extensive expertise in security, risk management, conflict resolution, disaster management, and psychological first aid. He has undergone multiple military and security trainings, including intelligence and tactical operations, and previously served as Chief of Staff at the Intelligence Support Command, Lagos.
Since 2018, he has been Chief Security Officer at Dangote Fertiliser Limited, where he developed Standard Operating Procedures for corporate security.
The new CJTF Coordinator will function under the Ministry of Information and Internal Security.
