A self-proclaimed repentant member of the terrorist group Boko Haram has claimed that he and several others were forcibly recruited during the insurgency’s takeover of Bama, in Bama, urging Nigerians to forgive them and allow their reintegration into society.
In a viral video circulating online and aired by a private TV, the ex-fighter said many residents who remained in the town after its capture had no real choice but to submit to the authority of the insurgents, insisting that their involvement in the group was not voluntary.
“We did not join Boko Haram voluntarily. When they captured Bama, many of us were forced into their ranks,” he said, appealing for understanding from the public.
He further pleaded with Nigerians to accept him and other former fighters who have renounced violence, stressing that they are committed to rebuilding their lives and contributing positively to peace efforts in the country.
According to him, those who have surrendered are ready to cooperate fully with security agencies and government rehabilitation programmes aimed at restoring stability in affected communities across the North-East.
“We are asking Nigerians to accept us. We have changed and we will never go back to terrorism again. We are ready to work with the authorities for peace and a better Nigeria,” he added.
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