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Claim debunked: Military rejects reports of favouring repentant terrorists
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Clarification issued: Operation Safe Corridor not an amnesty programme
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Security stance: Armed Forces reaffirm commitment to crushing insurgency
The Defence Headquarters has dismissed claims that the Armed Forces of Nigeria are prioritising leniency for repentant terrorists over justice for victims.
The clarification followed what the military described as a misrepresentation of remarks made by the Chief of Defence Staff, Olufemi Oluyede, regarding Operation Safe Corridor.
In a statement by Director of Defence Information, Maj.-Gen. Samaila Uba, the DHQ said the report “was deliberately distorted and misrepresented,” adding that, “This portrayal is not only inaccurate but also undermines ongoing national security efforts.”
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Uba explained that Operation Safe Corridor, established in 2015, is a structured deradicalisation and reintegration initiative, not an amnesty programme.
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“It is important to clarify that Operation Safe Corridor is not an amnesty programme but a carefully structured deradicalisation, rehabilitation and reintegration initiative targeted strictly at surrendered, screened and low-risk former combatants,” he said.
He further noted that the comments by the CDS were made within the context of professional military doctrine. “Any attempt to frame these remarks as sympathy for terrorists is a gross misinterpretation,” Uba added.
The DHQ stressed that the Armed Forces remain committed to ongoing operations against active terrorists while also adopting non-kinetic approaches to weaken insurgent structures.
“The Nigerian Armed Forces remain unequivocally committed to neutralizing active terrorists and protecting law-abiding citizens,” the statement said.
The military urged the public to disregard misleading narratives and rely on verified sources, reaffirming its commitment to restoring lasting peace and security across the country.
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