Abstract
The study examined how the quest to address regional threat through collective
security led to military alliance by members of the Lake Chad Basin Commission in the
formation of the multinational joint force (MNJTF). The study adopts the time series
survey design and made use of secondary sources of data collection which included
institutional and official documents. Collective security theoretical framework was
applied, descriptive method of analysis from which logical conclusion was drawn. The
major findings revealed that; the MNJTF recorded a good degree of success in the fight
against terrorism within the sub-region, because it has succeeded in dislodging the
Boko Haram insurgents to an extent that their capabilities to launch attack on military
garrisons, police stations etc. has been drastically reduced. However, logistical
difficulties, together with the attitude of LCBC member states and the fact that certain
members of the MNJTF prefer national or unilateral actions were the major
constraints that were encountered during the study. The study recommends amongst
others that; the MNJTF must promote and imbibe a cohesive doctrine of multinational
force that is anchored on a strong desire of collectively securing the Lake Chad region.
Hence, the loyalty of the troops should be to the force and not the individual
contributing states.