"Operation Safe Corridor, launched in 2016, is Nigeria's deradicalization program for former Boko Haram fighters who surrender to the military. Participants undergo screening, deradicalization, psychological counselling and vocational training before being cleared for reintegration."
"Authorities say the initiative is key to ending a decade-long conflict. However, in communities that have borne the brunt of extremist violence, the policy is reopening wounds that have yet to heal."
"Retired General Abdullahi Sabi Ishaq stated, 'We did not receive any negative report from anybody from any one of them. They were accepted by the community, and we hope this one will also be accepted.'"
Nigerian authorities are attempting to reintegrate over 700 former Boko Haram fighters through Operation Safe Corridor, a deradicalization program initiated in 2016. The program includes screening, psychological counseling, and vocational training for participants. While officials claim success and community acceptance, many in violence-affected areas express skepticism and concern about the potential risks of reintegration. The initiative aims to reduce recruitment and encourage defections, but ongoing violence in Borno state complicates the situation and raises questions about the program's effectiveness and community trust.
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