Activist Urges Tinubu To Reverse Boko Haram Reintegration Policy

Niger Delta activist, Ezekiel Daniel, has warned against over what he described as the growing threat of “moles” within Nigeria’s Armed Forces.

The warning came on the heels of resurgent attacks and ambushes against Nigerian soldiers  fighting insurgents in the North and parts of the country.

In a statement released in Benin to newsmen at the weekend, he alleged that the continued loss of soldiers in recent ambushes and security operations were linked to the reintegration of “repentant” Boko Haram fighters into the military structure.

Daniel criticised the policy introduced during the administration of former president Muhammadu Buhari which allowed some former insurgents who had surrendered to be rehabilitated and, in certain instances, absorbed into national programmes, including security-related roles.

According to him, the initiative, intended to promote de-radicalisation and reintegration, has instead “compromised the integrity of the armed forces.”

The activist claimed that several of the reintegrated individuals were now functioning as covert operatives for insurgent groups.

He alleged that these “moles” were sabotaging military efforts by leaking operational intelligence, betraying troop movements, and aiding coordinated attacks against Nigerian soldiers.

Daniel said such actions had placed frontline personnel at severe and preventable risk.

“Our brave officers are being set up,” he lamented, insisting that the frequency and precision of recent ambushes suggested internal sabotage.

He described the situation as “painful and heartbreaking,” arguing that no nation could successfully prosecute a war while its security institutions remained infiltrated from within.

Daniel urged President Bola Tinubu and the current military leadership to immediately review and reverse the policy concerning the reintegration of former Boko Haram members.

He stressed that maintaining the status quo would only worsen insecurity and undermine the morale of serving officers.

He further called for a comprehensive security audit  of all personnel, stating that such a review was essential to identify possible infiltrators and restore the trust of soldiers deployed in conflict zones.

According to him, restoring confidence within the ranks was a crucial step toward improving operational success.

The activist also appealed to Nigerians to remain alert and engage in national discourse about the direction of the country’s counterterrorism strategies.

He noted that policies affecting national security must be continually reassessed to ensure they align with the realities on the ground.

“Nigeria cannot win this war if the enemy is allowed inside the barracks,” he said.

He said the federal government must act swiftly to prevent further loss of lives and protect the sovereignty of the Nigerian state.