Bashir Adam Yakasai¹*, David Markus Shekwolo¹, Taiwo Adeola Wellington² and Hassana Bashir Yakasai³

¹Department of Psychology, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria
²Suntrust Bank Nigeria, 50, Kumasi Crescent, Off Aminu Kano Crescent, Nigeria
³461 Nigerian Airforce Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria

*Corresponding Author: Bashir Adam Yakasai, Department of Psychology, Nigerian Defence Academy, Kaduna, Nigeria.

Received: July 25, 2022; Published: August 24, 2022

Abstract

The study investigated the public perception of the de-radicalisation and the reintegration of the repentant Boko Haram members in Nigeria. The survey design was adopted for the study, a total of 300 participants received questionnaires electronically and directly, and 292 returned validly. The data was analyzed using inferential statistics. Hypothesis one showed a significant positive perception of the respondent’s knowledge of de-radicalization and effective reintegration (X²(1) = 4.830, P < 0.05). Furthermore, hypothesis two did not yield any significant age difference in the perceived influence of de-radicalisation of repentant Boko Haram members on counter Terrorism in Nigeria (F (3, 289) = 0.619, P > 0.05). Hypothesis three analysis revealed a statistically significant difference between male and female respondents’ perception of de-radicalisation (t (290) = -4.244, P < 0.05). In conclusion, the program has been deemed relevant and recommended that monitoring and evaluation from the start should be a priority in the management, especially for women and children returnees.

Keywords: Public Perception; De-radicalisation; Reintegration and Repentant Boko Haram

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Citation

Citation: Bashir Adam Yakasai., et al. “Public Perception on the Influence of De-radicalisation and Reintegration of the Repentant Boko Haram in North East Nigeria". Acta Scientific Women's Health 4.9 (2022): 38-45.

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