117 Ex-Terrorists Complete Rehab in Borno, Nigeria
Last update: February 20, 2026
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This latest graduation batch adds to previous waves of rehabilitated ex-fighters reintegrated into society,.
The Nigerian military has announced that 117 former insurgents from Borno State have successfully completed the Disarmament, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme under Operation Safe Corridor. .
CBI News reports that the milestone was revealed during a high-level stakeholders’ meeting organised by the Defence Headquarters at the Nigerian Army Resource Centre in Abuja on Thursday.
The gathering focused on finalising plans for handing over the rehabilitated individuals to federal and state authorities for full community reintegration.
According to a statement from the Director of Defence Information, Maj. Gen. Samaila Uba, the 117 participants referred to as "clients"—finished their DRR training at the Mallam Sidi Camp in Borno State. Brig. Gen. Y. Ali, Coordinator of Operation Safe Corridor, highlighted the achievement as a sign of improved cooperation between federal and state governments in areas like reception, monitoring, and post-reintegration support.
Operation Safe Corridor, launched as a non-kinetic approach to counterinsurgency, provides deradicalisation, vocational training, counselling, and skills acquisition to repentant fighters who voluntarily surrender.
The goal is to equip them for productive civilian lives and reduce recidivism in Nigeria's ongoing fight against terrorism, particularly in the North East region affected by Boko Haram and ISWAP.
CBI News noted that the programme is now expanding beyond its traditional North East focus. Authorities noted growing interest from the North West and even a formal request from Benue State in the North Central zone to establish similar DRR facilities there.
Though the initiative has faced public debate over security risks, monitoring effectiveness, and community acceptance.
No further details on the identities of the graduates or their specific reintegration plans were disclosed in the official release.
The Defence Headquarters emphasised that the process reflects Nigeria's commitment to combining military operations with rehabilitation efforts to achieve lasting peace.
