Police not absorbing repentant terrorists — DIG Onwuemelie (opens original article in a new tab)

The Deputy Inspector-General of Police denied claims that repentant terrorists are being recruited into the force, stating that all recruitment follows established procedures and that deradicalised individuals are not automatically integrated into the police service.

• DIG Onwuemelie denied claims that repentant terrorists are recruited into the Nigeria Police Force.
• Police recruitment follows established procedures including screening and vetting of applicants.
• Deradicalisation programs are handled according to laid-down procedures.