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5,000 Former B’Haram Fighters Integrated into Society: A New Era or a Hazardous Bet?

by Editorial Team
31 January 2025
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5,000 Former B’Haram Fighters Integrated into Society: A New Era or a Hazardous Bet?

For years, Boko Haram’s reign of terror left scars across Nigeria and the Lake Chad Basin—scars that may never fully heal.

Towns were razed, families were torn apart, and thousands of lives were lost. But now, in an unexpected turn of events, at least 5,000 former Boko Haram fighters have traded their weapons for a second chance at life.

These ex-combatants, after undergoing a six-month deradicalization and rehabilitation process, have been reunited with their families under Operation Safe Corridor, a federal government program designed to reintegrate them into society.

According to officials, not a single one has returned to the battlefield since their release.

But does this signal the beginning of true peace, or is it a dangerous gamble that could backfire?

Communities that suffered at the hands of Boko Haram now face the challenge of accepting former fighters back into their midst. Some families have chosen forgiveness, while others remain skeptical, still haunted by memories of burnt homes and lost loved ones killed.

At the Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum, Ambassador Mairo Musa Abbas, Head of Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism (PCVE), on Thursday, emphasized the importance of a harmonized regional strategy. “Deradicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration efforts must be unified across the region,” she said.

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She highlighted Operation Safe Corridor as a key success, stating that reintegrated ex-fighters are now using skills acquired in the program to sustain themselves. The initiative is supported by the National Orientation Agency (NOA), traditional rulers, and religious leaders, who act as community watchdogs to monitor the progress of the former militants.

“We have deradicalized over 5,000 ex-combatants and reunited them with their families,” Abbas explained. “Our community-based monitoring mechanisms help track their reintegration and ensure they stay on the right path.”

Borno State, the epicenter of Boko Haram’s insurgency, has pioneered a state-led approach to reintegration. Dubbed The Borno Model, this strategy focuses on community acceptance and dialogue, bridging the gap between survivors and former insurgents.

“We always say the Borno Model was born out of necessity,” Abbas remarked. “But despite the skepticism, we have recorded many successes. Many repented fighters have been fully reintegrated.”

Not everyone is convinced. Critics argue that forgiving those who once inflicted terror undermines justice for the victims. Some affected communities have resisted the return of former fighters, demanding stronger accountability measures.

Yet, with the war against insurgency dragging into its second decade, officials believe reintegration is a necessary step toward lasting peace. “If we do not find a way to reintegrate them, they may return to the only life they knew—violence,” said security analyst Yusuf Olawale.

The path to reconciliation is fragile. Healing from the wounds of Boko Haram’s terror will take years, perhaps even generations. But for now, the Nigerian government is betting on forgiveness, deradicalization, and reintegration.

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