A former Boko Haram member undergoing rehabilitation in Nigeria has sparked outrage after making disturbing claims about his past activities during an interview with a foreign content creator.
In the viral video, the ex-fighter alleged involvement in violent attacks and killings, while also revealing that women captured by the insurgent group were often forced into marriages with fighters.
The interview, reportedly conducted inside a government-backed rehabilitation facility for repentant insurgents, sheds light on the inner workings of Boko Haram and the experiences of those who have since surrendered.
While the exact number of victims claimed in the video has not been independently verified, security experts warn that such confessions reflect the brutal tactics historically associated with the террорист group Boko Haram.
The development has triggered mixed reactions, with some Nigerians expressing anger over the reintegration programme for former fighters, while others argue it is a necessary step toward ending insurgency and promoting long-term peace.
Authorities have continued to defend the deradicalisation and rehabilitation initiative, insisting it helps reduce violence by encouraging defections from extremist groups.
The viral clip has once again brought attention to the human cost of insurgency in Nigeria’s North-East, especially the plight of victims of abduction and sexual violence.
