The Nigerian government is expanding its deradicalization program, Operation Safe Corridor, into the North West to address a long-standing conflict involving criminal gangs known as bandits. These groups have contributed to significant insecurity through kidnappings, assaults, and extortion. Chief of Defence Operations emphasized the importance of this initiative in breaking the cycle of terrorism. The program has been beneficial in the North East, rehabilitating over 2,190 former Boko Haram fighters. However, doubts about its effectiveness in the North West arise due to the financial motives behind banditry, as concerns regarding the potential return of rehabilitated individuals to crime exist.
The Nigerian government's expansion of Operation Safe Corridor aims to tackle banditry in the North West, addressing rising insecurity through a structured approach to rehabilitation.
The deradicalization initiative seeks to break the cycle of terrorism by providing a structured pathway for rehabilitation and reintegration of former bandits.
While speaking on the success in the North East, officials acknowledged concerns regarding recidivism as some rehabilitated individuals have reportedly returned to terror activities.
Analysts question the effectiveness of the expansion into the North West, citing that banditry is largely driven by financial incentives, making rehabilitation complex.
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