September 10, 2025
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Gbolahan Salman

The Special Adviser on Security to the Sokoto State Governor, Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), has called for greater support in reintegrating 390 repentant Boko Haram members into society.

Speaking in Sokoto on Thursday, Col. Usman highlighted the efforts of the Nigerian military under Operation Safe Corridor’s Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration (DRR) programme, which he said has adequately prepared the ex-fighters for civilian life.“These individuals have received psychological counseling, vocational skills, and civic education. They are no longer a threat, but their reintegration now depends on community acceptance,” he stated.

He revealed that the former insurgents—part of Special Batch 6/2024 and Sulhu Batch 7/2024—have been returned to their respective state governments after training in trades like carpentry, tailoring, welding, agriculture, and shoemaking.

Col. Usman emphasized that successful reintegration requires collaboration from state agencies, local leaders, and civil society groups. “Peace goes beyond weapons. We need inclusive strategies that rebuild trust and livelihoods,” he said.

He urged the government to implement long-term reintegration plans, including public awareness campaigns and economic support to reduce the risk of relapse and promote lasting peace.

The DRR programme, launched in 2016, offers a non-violent approach to counterinsurgency by providing a path back to civilian life for repentant fighters.

His appeal comes as the region continues to confront the lingering impacts of insurgency and efforts to restore social

 

 

 

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