
Over 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP Fighters Surrender in Nigeria
More than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and their dependants have laid down their arms through Operation Safe Corridor since 2023, according to the President.
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More than 124,000 Boko Haram and ISWAP fighters and their dependants have laid down their arms through Operation Safe Corridor since 2023, according to the President.

Nigerians are expressing skepticism about the genuine repentance of terrorists, raising concerns about the effectiveness and implications of the government's Operation Safe Corridor program for rehabilitating ex-insurgents.

An article criticizes "Operation Safe Corridor" in Nigeria, highlighting the country's 19-year struggle against Islamic terrorism, including Boko Haram, ISWAP, Fulani herdsmen, and bandit alliances.

A report reviews Nigeria’s controversial "Operation Safe Corridor" program, which aims to deradicalize and integrate former terrorists, highlighting the collision of institutional safeguards with viral myths and a fragile search for trust.

Nigeria's 'Operation Safe Corridor' program, aimed at deradicalization, is under the spotlight for its effectiveness, failures, and the need for accountability, particularly regarding the disparity in attention between perpetrators and victims.

An article discusses the ethical dilemma of the Nigerian government investing in rehabilitating former terrorists through 'Operation Safe Corridor' while many victims remain in poverty and displacement.
Graduates of Nigeria's Operation Safe Corridor program have recounted their experiences with arrest and rehabilitation, praising the government's deradicalisation and vocational skills initiatives.

An opinion piece by Ochereome Nnanna criticizes the legacy of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, particularly highlighting "Operation Safe Corridor" as a profound failure in leadership and counter-terrorism.
Nigerian Minister Matawalle's recent comments regarding insecurity and the Operation Safe Corridor program have sparked concerns, with critics arguing against appeasement as a solution for the nation's challenges.
Reports indicate that civilians wrongly arrested are being compelled to attend de-radicalisation camps alongside Boko Haram suspects as part of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor program.
Nigeria's Operation Safe Corridor program has seen 744 former extremists complete extensive vocational training and graduate from rehabilitation.

Nigeria's Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has denied allegations of recruiting terrorists or killers into the military, clarifying that Operation Safe Corridor is a program designed to manage surrendered insurgents, not a recruitment drive.