A member of the Civilian Joint Task Force (CJTF) has been killed in a shooting incident in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State following a dispute with a repentant Boko Haram member.

The incident occurred on April 3 at about 10:16 a.m. in Mafa town, according to security sources. An argument reportedly broke out between the two individuals before the situation escalated.

The suspect, identified as 20-year-old Abba Gana, a former Boko Haram member now operating under the CJTF structure, allegedly shot the victim, Adamu Ali, 25, in the chest using an AK-47 rifle.

Ali was rushed to the General Hospital in Mafa, where he was confirmed dead on arrival by medical personnel.

Following the incident, the suspect was apprehended and handed over to the police by the CJTF commander in the area, Abba Sadu.

Security personnel visited the scene of the shooting, where evidence was documented and the firearm used in the attack was recovered.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Maiduguri has commenced an investigation to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.