Guns are fading in Nigeria’s North-East—but trust is still on trial as former insurgents return home.
In Borno State, Adamawa State and Yobe State, communities rebuilding after years of conflict are now grappling with the reintegration of ex-insurgents under Operation Safe Corridor.
The Federal Government programme screens, rehabilitates and retrains low-risk former fighters before returning them to society, with officials insisting the process is tightly monitored and legally vetted.
But reactions on the ground remain split—some communities welcome peace efforts, while others fear possible relapse and fresh insecurity.
Security experts say the initiative reflects a shift toward non-military solutions, but warn that success depends heavily on what happens after reintegration, not just in rehabilitation camps.
The big question remains: can Nigeria turn former fighters into peaceful citizens without breaking fragile community trust?
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