Following the conclusion of
Operation Python Dance II in the South East, the Nigerian Army has revealed
that it would soon commence deradicalisation programme for members of the
recently proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB).
Director, Nigerian Army
Civil-Military Affairs, Brigadier Gen. Solomon Kumapaye, said this in Abuja
yesterday, during a visit to the Director General of National Orientation
Agency (NOA), Dr. Garba Abari.
He noted that the
deradicalisation and counter-narrative initiative of the Nigerian Army was
yielding result in the North-East, citing the ongoing programme for Boko Haram
ex-members.
Kumapaye explained that the
directorate was created to drive the non-kinetic aspects of warfare and ensure
the rights of civilians are respected in military operations.
The Army chief added that there
is a working toll-free Short Code: 193 which the public can use to reach his
department to make enquiries.
Brigadier Gen. Kumapaye promised
“prompt response on enquiries our work or complaints on the conduct of our
personnel”.
Responding, the NOA boss assured
that his agency would provide the sensitisation and counter-narrative materials
in Borno and Gombe, through Operation Lafiya Dole and Safe Corridor of the
army.
Calling for inputs from
traditional and religious leaders on the deradicalisation programme, Abari
hailed the Army for establishing a civil rights desk in line with international
best practices.
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