Insecurity: Kaduna unveils disarmament, reintegration committee

Kaduna unveils committee

Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, on Monday inaugurated the State Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration (DDR) Peace and Security Committee, declaring that his administration would provide the necessary political will to ensure its success. The initiative, facilitated by the Office of the National Security Adviser and the National Counter Terrorism Centre, marks the first time such a committee is being established at the subnational level in the country. Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, the governor recalled that Kaduna had only recently emerged from a period of intense insecurity, when bandits, kidnappers…

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ADC slams FG’s reintegration plan for insurgents as ‘dangerous softness’

ADC on insurgents

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticised the Federal Government’s plan to reintegrate hundreds of former insurgents into society, saying the approach ‘shows a dangerous softness towards terrorism’. In an issued statement on Sunday, signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said recent comments by government officials describing insurgents as brothers and prodigal sons, alongside plans to reintegrate them, reveal a troubling misunderstanding of the threat posed by terrorism. According to the ADC, terrorism should not be treated lightly or compared to family disputes. “Terrorism is not…

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Over 700 repentant Boko Haram members set for reintegration after rehabilitation programme

Repentant B'Haram members

More than 700 former Boko Haram insurgents who have undergone deradicalisation and rehabilitation are set to be reintegrated into society, marking a significant milestone in ongoing efforts to restore peace and stability in affected regions. According to credible sources familiar with the development, preparations are currently underway at the rehabilitation facility ahead of a formal graduation ceremony for the individuals, described as “clients” of the programme. The event will signify the completion of a comprehensive process designed to transform former fighters into law-abiding citizens. It was gathered that the rehabilitation…

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