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.

Punch-NG released its afternoon news recap, covering top stories including Borno's defense of reintegrating repentant terrorists, Nigeria ranking third globally for students abroad, and NNPC remitting N322bn.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to reintegrate 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society after their graduation from a de-radicalisation program.

Serving senior officers in Nigeria claim that repentant terrorists are leaking crucial information, while lamenting the loss of three Colonels in Borno and the unaddressed issue of equipment being taken.

The Chief Imam of Lafiagi argues against the reintegration of repentant terrorists, insisting that criminal liability should not be erased by repentance and advocating for justice.

DIG Onwuemelie clarified that the Nigerian police force is not absorbing repentant terrorists, emphasizing that recruitment follows established procedures including screening and vetting.

Borno State authorities have revealed that repentant terrorists are required to swear an oath with the Quran after completing rehabilitation. This ritual precedes their reintegration into society.

Retired military officers, human rights activists, lawyers, and other concerned Nigerians have condemned and expressed outrage over the Federal Government's reintegration of repentant terrorists into society.

Nigeria's Operation Safe Corridor program has seen 744 former extremists complete extensive vocational training and graduate from rehabilitation.

The Benue State Government clarified that its planned rehabilitation center is for youths forcibly recruited into criminal gangs, distinguishing them from hardened terrorists.

Nigerian lawmakers have called on the government to halt its policy of rehabilitating repentant terrorists, arguing that it undermines efforts to combat insecurity and emboldens criminal elements.

Borno State officials have announced the reintegration of 720 repentant terrorists, along with 992 spouses and 2,050 children, back into society after rehabilitation. This initiative aims to return ex-combatants and their families to normal life.

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to reintegrate 744 former terrorists and victims of violent extremism into society after their graduation from a de-radicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration camp.

A cleric has voiced strong disapproval over the alleged recruitment of individuals identified as 'repentant terrorists' into the national army.