Treat repented Boko Haram fighters like brothers — MURIC tells FG

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has appealed to the federal authorities and the Nigerian military to deal with Boko Haram insurgents who surrendered as brothers.

The group in an announcement launched by its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola on Thursday August 19, additionally stated that these Boko Haram insurgents and ISWAP fighters who’re surrendering ought to be resettled and educated in vocations that may allow them to cater for themselves and their households in future.

The assertion partly learn;

“Boko Haram insurgents and ISWAP fighters who’re surrendering ought to be resettled and educated invocations that may allow them to cater for themselves and their households in future. Fast and significant resettlement will encourage the remaining insurgents and fighters to embrace peace.

“MURIC additionally appeals to the civilian inhabitants in Borno to manifest a spirit of lodging and integration of remorseful insurgents and fighters. We warn in opposition to the stigmatization of any type. Returning fighters ought to be handled like brothers newly discovered. What they want is our understanding, cooperation and kindness.”