Description
Terrorism is an issue of global concern, and the fate of humanity rests on both the national and the international community’s ability to prevent and respond to new and continuing global emergencies. However, very little attention is accorded trauma suffered by the affected communities or its impact on the reintegration of repentant terrorists and their families in Nigeria. The implication is that it limits reintegration and increases the risk of reoffending – a situation, if not appropriately handled, is likely to lead to a humanitarian disaster. This study drew on empirical data of 30 participants recruited from Maiduguri, Adamawa and Kaduna states. An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was adopted to analyse the data. It was found that lack of emphasis on trauma limits reintegration alongside the non-involvement of the communities in the design of the reintegration programme. The study recommends an improved policy outlook that embeds the community in the reintegration process to encourage positive reintegration and reduce recidivism.
