The Federal Government has said that it would hand over 613 rehabilitated 'low-risk' and 'repentant' terrorists to their State governments. The Chief of Defe
He said, “It is also important to mention that upon graduation from the programme, each client will be provided some food and personal items, as well as a start-up pack according to the trade learnt during training to enable them set up small businesses and start a new life.”Irabor, therefore, recommended that the receiving State governments should provide necessary support to enable the ex-combatants wade through the transitional and most challenging phase of their lives.
“I must emphasise that it is critical for all stakeholders involved in the reintegration processes in order to mitigate, or completely eliminate incidences of recidivism,” the CDS said.
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