A Nigerian army captain has revealed a troubling reason why the country continues to struggle with insecurity and attacks from terrorists and bandits.

According to the officer, many people who once caused violence in the country and later claimed to have repented are now being recruited into the military.

He explained that this move is causing more harm than good, as these former criminals understand the inner workings of the security forces. Because of this, they can easily trick or mislead the military and help their former gang members escape or launch attacks.

The captain’s statement reflects growing fears among Nigerians that granting forgiveness to dangerous individuals without proper checks may be putting everyone at risk.

This issue has sparked fresh concerns over how the fight against terrorism is being handled in Nigeria and whether the strategy of reintegrating so-called repentant fighters is backfiring.

Many Nigerians are now asking if it’s wise to trust former enemies with sensitive military information and training, especially when insecurity remains one of the nation’s biggest problems.