Borno State Sees 350,000 Boko Haram Surrenders in Five Years

Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State announced that 350,000 Boko Haram fighters have surrendered over the past five years as part of a non-kinetic program aimed at deradicalization, rehabilitation, and reintegration into society. This announcement was made during an event on Friday, where 720 former insurgents were reintegrated at the Hajj camp in Maiduguri, marking the completion of a significant milestone in the state's efforts against terrorism.

The former insurgents, who swore on the Holy Quran, are part of Batch 9 of the reintegration process. The Borno model has been recognized for its effectiveness in addressing terrorism in the northeast region of Nigeria.

The program has successfully reintegrated a total of 9,680 individuals, including 992 spouses and 2,050 children, who surrendered alongside the fighters. Governor Zulum's administration has provided starter packs and support for the reintegrated individuals to assist them in their post-camp lives.