The Borno State Government has failed to disclose how much it intends to spend on the rehabilitation of 'repentant terrorists' in 2026, a SaharaReporters review of the state's approved 2026 budget has shown. Traditionally, the state captures the expenditure under the budget line item, "livelihood support for Repentant Boko Haram members", on which it has spent several billions of naira over the years.

Borno Government Reintegrates 720 ‘Repentant' Terrorists, 992 Spouses, Others Into Society

Borno State reintegrates 720 repentant terrorists after completing rehabilitation, bringing the total to 9,680. Learn about Borno's peacebuilding model.

The Borno State Government has failed to disclose how much it intends to spend on the rehabilitation of 'repentant terrorists' in 2026, a SaharaReporters review of the state's…