A Borno State indigene, Enoch Yohanna, has sparked fresh controversy after alleging that repentant Boko Haram members are being paid up to ₦3 million after rehabilitation and placed on monthly stipends by the Federal Government.
Yohanna made the claims during a public event, expressing anger over what he described as the use of taxpayers’ money to compensate individuals linked to violent insurgency in the North-East.
Allegations Against Rehabilitation Programme
According to him, individuals who pass through rehabilitation under the government’s deradicalisation framework are reportedly given financial support and monthly allowances after completion of the programme.
He linked his claims to the Operation Safe Corridor initiative introduced in 2016 under the Muhammadu Buhari administration, which focuses on deradicalisation, rehabilitation, and reintegration of former insurgents.
Yohanna also alleged that different categories of ex-combatants are processed based on their level of involvement in the insurgency.
Claims On Payments And Reintegration
In a viral video, he further claimed that rehabilitated individuals receive about ₦50,000 monthly and are integrated into civilian structures, including security-support roles in some communities.
He also alleged that some of them are deployed to various locations across the country under government supervision after rehabilitation.
However, these claims remain unverified, and there has been no official confirmation from the Federal Government or security agencies regarding the specific figures mentioned.
Operation Safe Corridor Background
Operation Safe Corridor is a federal deradicalisation programme aimed at reintegrating low-risk ex-combatants back into society through education, counselling, and vocational training.
Authorities have previously maintained that the programme is designed to support peace-building efforts and reduce the cycle of insurgency in the North-East.
Growing Debate Over Rehabilitation Policy
The allegations have reignited public debate around Nigeria’s approach to insurgency rehabilitation, with many citizens questioning transparency, accountability, and the long-term impact of reintegration programmes.
The video of Yohanna’s comments has continued to circulate online, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians.
Our Community Liaison Officer, Mr Enoch Yohanna, who is also an IDP from Borno State and a victim of the insurgency in the state, shared his grievances concerning the treatment of Boko Haram perpetrators by the government, while also speaking on his personal testimony and… pic.twitter.com/CBQskpuUxV
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