• President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration faces scrutiny after ‘repentant’ Boko Haram fighters escape from Borno State custody
• PDP leader, Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen, has criticized the government’s approach to the rehabilitation of captured insurgents.
• Orduen urged the government to clarify its counter-terrorism strategy, stressing the need for a stronger plan

FCT, Abuja – The administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is under close scrutiny following the alarming escape of “repentant” Boko Haram fighters into the custody of the Borno State government.

Legitime.ng reported that these insurgents fled with government-supplied rifles and motorcycles.

After their escape, the ex-combatants reportedly joined a renegade Boko Haram faction led by Alhai Kale, known for violent activities such as kidnappings for ransom.

Talk with Legitime.ng Dr. Gbe Benjamin Orduen, leader of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), on Friday, October 11, criticized the government’s rehabilitation program, calling it a dangerous gamble that endangers national security.

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His words:

“It’s beyond shocking. Only in Nigeria can one hear such a story: a repentant Boko Haram flees with government resources.

“The government is playing a dangerous game with the lives and intelligence of Nigerians.”

Orduen raised concerns over the incident, saying the federal government’s handling of the situation has also raised questions about its understanding of the complexities of terrorism.

He said:

“One cannot help but wonder whether this government truly understands the seriousness of terrorism or whether it simply intends to thwart the efforts of our courageous security forces.”

PDP leader addresses decision to rehabilitate captured insurgents

Orduen criticized the administration for labeling captured insurgents “repentants” while releasing them into society without adequate oversight.

The PDP leader urged the government to reconsider its policy regarding the treatment of former insurgents, saying:

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“How can government expect security operatives to win this war when their victories are undermined by policies of leniency towards those who waged war against innocent Nigerians?

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Orduen concluded by calling for accountability, urging the government to stop “playing with the minds and intelligence of the people.”

This political pillar demanded clarification on the government’s plans to combat terrorism, saying:

“The government owes Nigerians an explanation and, more importantly, a real plan to end terrorism – not one that allows terrorists to re-enter the battlefield with government-supplied equipment. »

Boko Haram kills Borno village chief, soldiers and civilian task force chairman

In another development, Legitime.ng reported that at least five people, including soldiers and a village head, were killed on Monday night when Boko Haram ambushed a military convoy in Marte Local Government Area of ​​Borno State.

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The ambush occurred near New Marte, leaving an unknown number of people injured.

A security source confirmed that the general chairman of the civilian task force in Marte was among the victims.

Source: Legit.ng