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The Nigerian Army on Saturday graduated 594 ex-Boko Haram members after undergoing six months Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation and Reintegration (DRR) programme in Gombe State.

The graduation ceremony of the repentant terrorists took place at Malam Sidi camp in Kwami Local Government Area of the state.

Others include: 12 from Bauchi, five each from Jigawa and Katsina, four from Kebbi, two Zamfara and one each from Nasarawa and Plateau. “Upon arrival, the clients totaling 594 were subjected to comprehensive physical and medical test by a combined team of medical experts from the DRR camp and the Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe.

Nnabuihe said part of the programme included psycho-social and drug abuse interventions, recreational activities, introduction to western education and skills training. Nnabuihe said that the clients voluntarily confessed their past, denounced their membership of Boko Haram and swore oath of allegiance to be loyal, obedient and responsible citizens.

Maina said the Defence Headquarters and critical stakeholders had expanded the infrastructure in the camp and ensured continuous improvement in operations in line with best global practices.“A 320-capacity bed hostel was constructed by the Defense Headquarters while the International Organisation for Migration built a 50-bed capacity hostel and expanded the operational training centre.

 

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