Hunting Boko Haram

Mohammed Chiari, commander of a vigilante group of traditional hunters, poses for a picture at the hunters' camp in Maiduguri, May 21, 2014.

About 100 traditional hunters from villages in Borno state have gathered in the camp and volunteered to hunt for Boko Haram for the local government. The local government gives them two meals per day, according to the hunters.

All photos taken on May 21, 2014.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

A vigilante group of traditional hunters pose for a picture at their camp.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Mohammed Chiari, commander of a vigilante group of traditional hunters, poses for a picture.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

A vigilante group of traditional hunters pose for a picture.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Homemade bullets are seen at a camp of a vigilante group.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

A man makes charms at a camp of a vigilante group of traditional hunters.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

A man makes homemade bullets.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

A man shows off the powers of his charms by putting fire to his neck.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Members of a vigilante group of traditional hunters pose for a picture.

Maiduguri, Nigeria

Members of a vigilante group of traditional hunters pose for a picture at their camp in Maiduguri.