Army Hands Over 151 Repentant Boko Haram To Borno Government - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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July 22, 2019
The Nigerian Army on Monday handed over 151 repentant Boko Haram insurgents to Borno Government for rehabilitation and re-integration into the society.
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BamideleShafa, the Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor, Major-General made thedisclosure during the handing over of the repentant insurgents at the BulunkutuRehabilitation Center, Maiduguri.
Shafadisclosed that the 151 male repentant insurgents comprised 132 adult and 19minors, who completed 52 weeks of de-radicalization process at its center inGombe.
Hesaid that the clients were exposed to formal literacy classes, skillsacquisition and Islamic Religious Knowledge as well as drug and psycho-therapistsduring their training.
Shafaexplained that the Operation Safe Corridor was designed to encourage Boko Haraminsurgents to surrender, provide de-radicalization and rehabilitation programme,to enable them rejoin the society.