Why are Boko Haram militants surrendering their arms in Nigeria?
30 August 2021 |
6:29 am
In northern Nigeria dozens of fighters from jihadist group Boko Haram have been handing in their weapons, seeking reintegration into society. The government claims the credit, though the full reasons are less clear. And not everyone is ready to accept them back into the fold.
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