BREAKING: B’Haram: They’ve Killed People All Over The Whole Place And You Say They Are Repenting Later – Enenche
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Former Defence Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. John Enenche (Rtd), has questioned the policy of rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant terrorists, arguing that individuals who participated in violent insurgent activities should be held accountable for the devastation they caused before being considered for rehabilitation.
Enenche made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television, on Wednesday, 3 June, 2026, while discussing Nigeria’s security challenges and ongoing efforts to tackle insurgency in the North-East. His comments come amid continuing debates over government programmes designed to deradicalise and reintegrate former fighters who surrender to authorities.
The retired army general expressed concern about the implications of granting rehabilitation to former insurgents without adequately addressing the suffering of victims and communities affected by years of terrorist attacks. According to him, many of those seeking rehabilitation were actively involved in violent operations that led to the loss of lives and destruction of property across several parts of the country.
“Before they even repent, they were in combat and they take off from that place. They have killed people all over the whole place and you say they are repenting later,” Enenche said.
He argued that the issue raises important questions about justice, accountability, and the need to balance national security objectives with the concerns of victims. Enenche suggested that authorities should carefully evaluate the process through which former terrorists are accepted back into society, given the scale of atrocities committed during the insurgency.
The former defence spokesman maintained that security measures should prioritise the protection of citizens and the restoration of confidence in affected communities. He noted that many Nigerians remain worried about the possibility of former fighters returning to civilian life without sufficient guarantees that they have fully renounced violence.
