The government-backed rehabilitation and deradicalisation programme in Maiduguri aims to encourage more insurgents to surrender and return to civilian life.

A group of 720 former militants graduated from the rehabilitation centre during a ceremony in the state capital. This latest group brings the total number of reintegrated individuals to 9,680, according to Borno officials.

The programme helps weaken jihadist groups operating in the Lake Chad region. It encourages fighters to leave armed groups and choose a peaceful path.

Images from the ceremony showed hundreds of former militants gathered at the centre.

Participants took an oath before officials formally discharged them from the programme. Borno authorities believe these efforts are vital for long-term stability in communities.

Boko Haram started its insurgency more than ten years ago in northeastern Nigeria. While the conflict killed tens of thousands of people and displaced millions across Nigeria and nearby countries.

Military operations significantly reduced the group's power over the years. However, some armed factions still carry out attacks in parts of the region.