Nigeria, Aug. 5 -- The presidency on Wednesday refuted the claim that some repentant Boko Haram fighters have been allowed to join the Nigerian military.

The rumour has circulated on social media with many Nigerians questioning the government's deradicalisation programme.

The rumour worsened recently after the Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, said his convoy was attacked by soldiers and not Boko Haram members. Many Nigerians on social media suggested that the attack was carried out by the repentant Boko Haram members who had allegedly joined the army.

In a statement, on Wednesday, presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, said such rumour was not true.

"It is important for the public to know that nobody has ever been absorbed into ...