Civilian Joint Task Force
A community-stabilization and local-intelligence auxiliary operating across Nigeria — bridging the gap between statutory security agencies and grassroots communities, headquartered in the Federal Capital Territory.
States + FCT Network
Operational Watch
Core Operational Pillars
National Command
Our Mission
To secure Nigeria through rigorous localized surveillance, robust joint operations with statutory security agencies, and the enforcement of absolute community accountability.
What We Do
Local Intelligence & Surveillance
A grassroots network embedded in communities, mapping threats before they escalate.
Joint Tactical Operations
Operating in lockstep with state Police Commands and military elements nationwide.
Rigorous Vetting & Integrity
Centralized biometric documentation and mandatory community guarantor sign-offs.
Critical Infrastructure Security
Protecting agricultural outposts, border junctions, and mining sectors.
Operational Skill Set
Surveillance & Recon
Persistent, low-visibility observation across forest boundaries and urban transit nodes.
Rapid Response
Frontline tracking and logistical support during high-velocity joint sweep operations.
Intelligence Gathering
Grassroots networks mapping safehouses, shift patterns, and syndicate transit vectors.
Community Liaison
Trusted, embedded operators bridging statutory agencies and grassroots communities.
Border & Infrastructure Security
Dedicated units guarding border junctions, agricultural outposts, and mining sectors.
Vetting & Institutional Integrity
Centralized biometric documentation with mandatory guarantor accountability.
Command Leadership
Baba Lawal Jafar
Commander General (CG), CJTF National Command
Musa Ahmadu
FCT Commandant, CJTF FCT Command
Weekly Security Digest
Inaugural issue. Counter-terror operations in Borno, troop deployment to Kebbi, community attacks in Kogi, kidnapping arrests and rescues in Edo and Ogun, and a Nigeria–Benin cross-border agreement.
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Registration is completed in person at any CJTF office — our ICT staff handle the entire application.
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