Violent Extremism

BREAKING: DHQ Declares Nine Terrorism Suspects Wanted in Northeast

Nov 7, 2024. by Ekohot Editor

The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) has issued a wanted notice for nine individuals linked to terrorism and violent extremism in the North East of Nigeria. The individuals identified are: Abu Khadijah, Abur Rahman, Dadi Gumba, Abu Yusuf, Musa Wa’a, Usman Kanin Shehu, Ibrahim Suyeka, Ba Sulhu, and Idris Taklakse. Maj-Gen Edward Buba, the Director of Defence … Read more

2,167 Repentant Boko Haram Terrorists Graduate From DRR Programme

May 12, 2023. by Praise Ben

Since the inception of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor program, over 2,000 repentant Boko Haram terrorists have graduated from the Deradicalisation, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration program. The clients were exposed to vocational training such as carpentry, farming, tailoring, and welding. The initiative has received international recognition and has reduced stigmatisation in communities. EKO HOT BLOG reports that … Read more