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ICYMI] FG Reintegrates 601 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists into Nigerian society after DRR graduation in Gombe ON JULY 25



[ICYMI] FG Reintegrates 601 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists into Nigerian society after DRR graduation in Gombe ON JULY 25, 20208:01 PMIN NEWS Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare The 601 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists By Kingsley Omonobi – Abuja The Federal Government, through the Defence Headquarters, has reintegrated 601 ex-Boko Haram terrorists including 14 foreign nationals from Cameroon, Chad and Niger into the society through their respective national and state authorities. Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, Major General Bamidele Shafa, disclosed this on Saturday at the DRR Camp in Mallam Sidi, Gombe State. Shafa said the concept of Operation Safe Corridor was a unique non-kinetic operation aimed at giving hope to ex-combatants, who willingly give up their arms to embrace peace. He said, “On arrival at the camp, the clients went through documentation processes to obtain vital background information after which they were subjected to comprehensive medical screening to determine their health status. “Their DNA samples were also collected while their biometrics were captured on national data using the National Identity Management Commission facilities for future references. “The background information serves as guide for the experts; Local Treatment Team (LTT) to properly place the clients for treatment therapies and vocational training. “The LTT are specialised experts in various fields of deradicalisation and rehabilitation therapies drawn from the Nigeria Correctional Service.” READ ALSO: 47 Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists surrender, finger leadership crisis, failed promises from Commanders The repentant terrorists were also made to swear an oath of allegiance to the federal republic of Nigeria and were told that any recourse to criminality in whatever form will result to loss of all the privileges they are entitled to, while they would face the full wrath of the law when caught. Recall that the Defence headquarters had disclosed a fortnight ago that the DRR programme, which is a multi-agency programme under Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), had recorded tremendous success since inception in 2016. Coordinator, Defence Media Operations, Major General John Enenche had in a briefing disclosed that that Operation Safe Corridor had so far admitted 893 ex-combatants for the programme out of which 280 including two Chadians had earlier been successfully reintegrated back into the society through their respective national and state authorities. He pointed out that the DRR programme is being administered by 468 staff drawn from 17 organisations including the armed forces, International NGOs, law enforcement and security agencies, other Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs). Vanguard News Nigeria Kindly Share This Story:FacebookTwitterEmailWhatsAppPinterestShare Related 602 repentant Boko Haram members denounce membership July 13, 2020 893 ex-Boko Haram members rehabilitated since 2016 ― Army June 11, 2020 Military confirms killing of ‘Yellow’, most wanted bandit leader June 11, 2020 All rights reserved. This material and any other digital content on this platform may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, written or distributed in full or in part, without written permission from VANGUARD NEWS. Download Vanguard News App.   Technical Feedback: whatsapp 08023469027   READ our Privacy-policy and cookie policy. READ ALSO: Aisha Yesufu faults President’s trip to Mali, Says Buhari now a 'blogger' One Cup Of This (Before Bed) Burns Belly Fat Like Crazy! N.BlackLatteNG A genius from Nigeria found a way to get rid of parasites forever! Read! Detox Nigerian airports not shut to foreign airlines — FG Edo 2020: How PDP provided evidence that disqualified Obaseki ― Oshiomhole Tips To Improve Your Eyesight ifocus If You Want To Soften Your Wrinkles, Do This Today (It's Genius) InnoGialuron Video: IGP orders arrest of police men accused of dehumanizing woman in Oyo state DAVID O ROYAL View all posts by David O Royal → PREVIOUS POST Brazil president, Bolsonaro, says he tested negative for COVID-19 Disclaimer Comments expressed here do not reflect the opinions of vanguard newspapers or any employee thereof.

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