I think the non-military response to Boko Haram has been mentioned, but this article provides an update. The quote is the title and sub-title:
Youth Vigilantes Stand Up to Boko Haram, but at a Cost

With Civilian Joint Task Force units having some success in suppressing Boko Haram attacks in urban areas, the Islamist militants have shifted their focus to rural civilians.
Link:http://thinkafricapress.com/nigeria/...oko-haram-cost