{"id":108413,"date":"2024-01-25T23:01:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-25T22:01:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/22-ex-boko-haram-members-complete-rehabilitation-programme-in-gombe"},"modified":"2024-01-26T01:27:00","modified_gmt":"2024-01-26T00:27:00","slug":"22-ex-boko-haram-members-complete-rehabilitation-programme-in-gombe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/22-ex-boko-haram-members-complete-rehabilitation-programme-in-gombe","title":{"rendered":"22 ex-Boko Haram members complete rehabilitation programme in Gombe"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>No fewer than 22 former members of Boko Haram and ISWAP have successfully graduated from the Federal Government\u2019s de-radicalisation and rehabilitation programme.<\/p>\n<p>The ceremony took place on Wednesday at Operation Safe Corridor, Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State.<\/p>\n<p>The programme, which was initiated by the Federal Government of Nigeria in 2016, aims to encourage members of insurgent and terrorist groups to surrender.<\/p>\n<p>With a total of 2,168 persons rehabilitated since its inception, the initiative focuses on providing a non-kinetic approach to address security challenges in the region.<\/p>\n<p>During the ceremony, the graduates swore an oath of allegiance to the Nigerian state and were presented with certificates and starter packs to support their journey towards self-reliance.<\/p>\n<p>Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa, represented by Major General Mohammed Ahmed, clarified misconceptions about the operation, stating that the processes would be overhauled.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe operation is a major arm of the military\u2019s non-kinetic offensive against insecurity in the North-East region.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNone of the graduates were linked to terrorism after their graduation. It will be unfortunate for them to be stigmatized and discriminated,\u201d Musa stated.<\/p>\n<p>Musa, while addressing concerns about the programme being a means to reintroduce terrorists into society, assured that the armed forces under his watch will not allow such unfounded imagination to happen.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Muhammadu Yahaya of Gombe State, represented by Deputy Governor, Manassah Jatau, urged the de-radicalized individuals to become advocates of peace and responsible citizens.<\/p>\n<p>He stated the seriousness of security matters and highlighted the state\u2019s commitment to internal security and home affairs.<\/p>\n<p>Muhammad Alkali, who spoke on behalf of the de-radicalized members, expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for providing them with a second chance.<\/p>\n<p>Alkali pledged, \u201cOn behalf of my colleagues, we promise to be good citizens, to use what we learned.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\">Nigeria<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. No fewer than 22 former members of Boko Haram and ISWAP have successfully graduated from the Federal Government\u2019s de-radicalisation and rehabilitation programme. The ceremony took place on Wednesday at Operation Safe Corridor, Malam Sidi, Kwami Local Government Area of Gombe State. 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