Nigeria Senate Calls to End Boko Haram Rehabilitation Programme

The Nigerian Senate voted to stop the Federal Government’s programme that pardons and rehabilitates repentant Boko Haram members. A motion sponsored by Senator Abdulaziz Yar’Adua, with an amendment from Senator Joseph Ikpea, received overwhelming support from senators including Adams Oshiomhole and others. Lawmakers called for legislation to permanently end the policy and urged a delegation to meet President Bola Tinubu to discuss the worsening security situation.

The debate highlighted a surge in attacks on security personnel, notably the recent abduction and killing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and other officers. Senators argued that the continuing rehabilitation program has failed to curb terrorism and banditry, stressing the need for modern security technologies and a whole‑of‑government response. The resolution was adopted by voice vote, signaling a strong parliamentary stance on counter‑terrorism measures.