Nigeria Launches Operational Framework to Reintegrate Former Terrorists and Armed Fighters
The Federal Government has introduced a new operational structure for Disarmament, Demobilisation and Reintegration, known as DDR, designed to provide a structured, accountable pathway for former terrorists and individuals involved in armed conflict to re-enter civilian life. The framework was presented on Monday in Abuja at the National Validation Workshop on Standard Operating Procedures for DDR at the federal level and in three pilot states: Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara. Major General Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, announced the development and explained its intent. The Nigeria DDR framework former terrorists reintegration 2026 initiative is not a new idea. DDR programmes have been used globally in post-conflict settings from Sierra Leone to Colombia, with varying degrees of success. Nigeria's version has been in development for some time, but the Standard Operating Procedures being val...
