SHOCKING! 800 Boko Haram Fighters Repent, See What Nigerian Army Did To Them
The Nigerian Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has confirmed that 800 former Boko Haram fighters who surrendered are currently undergoing deradicalisation as part of efforts to reintegrate them into society.
Speaking on Channels TV’ s Morning Brief, the Chief of Defence Training and Operations, Emeka Onumajuru, revealed that while a total of 129, 000 Boko Haram fighters and their families had surrendered, only a small fraction are part of the rehabilitation process. He clarified that many remain in custody in Kainji, where a special court is reviewing their cases to determine their legal status.
Onumajuru explained that those found guilty of crimes will face legal consequences, while others deemed suitable for rehabilitation are enrolled in the deradicalisation programme, which lasts approximately one year. Addressing concerns about whether one year is sufficient for reintegration, he assured that the process is managed by trained professionals.
” To get the numbers right, we have about 129, 000 surrendered Boko Haram members and their families. Not all of them are part of the programme, ” Onumajuru stated. ” Some remain in detention while a special court assesses their cases. Those found culpable face the law, while those eligible for rehabilitation undergo a structured process. ”
He further emphasized that the rehabilitation programme is a key component of Nigeria’ s counterinsurgency efforts. ” You cannot win an asymmetrical war with just a kinetic approach. The deradicalisation process under *Operation Safe Corridor* is part of a broader non- kinetic strategy, ” he explained.
The initiative, which runs in batches, is designed to reintegrate former fighters into society while preventing a resurgence of extremism. However, concerns remain about the effectiveness of such programmes, given the history of insurgency in the region. The military, however, remains confident that its strategy, combining military action with rehabilitation, is the best path forward in the fight against terrorism.
The rehabilitation of former insurgents has been a contentious issue in Nigeria, with critics questioning the reintegration of individuals who once participated in violent acts. Nevertheless, the military insists that proper screening and monitoring mechanisms are in place to ensure national security is not compromised.
