Problems with the reintegration of former Boko Haram members make preventing violent extremism and organised crime difficult.
The lack of infrastructure means that many who leave Boko Haram prefer to integrate directly into communities. In 2021, the communes of Mora, Mayo Moskota, Kolofata, Mokolo, Makari, Waza, Logone-Birni and Fotokol alone were home toMany former combatants and members also live among internally displacedin Zamaï. They could become targets for reprisals from Boko Haram victims, or be attacked by insurgents who consider them traitors.
Community sources say over 100 former fighters and members – disillusioned by their treatment at the Méri centre or left unmonitored in communities – have returned to Boko Haram since leader Abubakar Shekau died in 2021. The poor conditions in the Méri centre would also deter many fighters from surrendering.
justice approach should involve local communities, traditional leaders, community-based organisations, the media, researchers and the private sector.
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