Ex-Terrorists Swear Quranic Oath Before Rejoining Society —Borno Officials

Thenews_chronicle | 13-05-2026 03:17am |

Officials from the Borno State Government have announced that individuals who have renounced their affiliation with Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) must take a Quranic oath as part of the reintegration process into society. This requirement is a key component of the state’s deradicalisation programme, aimed at facilitating the transition of former militants into civilian life. The oath is described by government representatives as a serious religious commitment that underscores the sincerity of the individuals' repentance and their intention to reintegrate peacefully into their communities.

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