Nigeria, April 28 -- As Nigeria continues to battle the threat of Boko Haram insurgents, a government program aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating repentant terrorists has stirred heated debate. Many citizens and security experts are questioning whether the approach is effective and whether it puts national security at risk.

Speaking during an interview with Channels TV on Sunday night, Group Captain Sidik Garba Shehu, a retired military officer and counter-terrorism expert, explained that while amnesty programs are recognized under international law, they must be handled carefully.

"In war, there are rules under the Geneva Conventions," Shehu said, "but the timing of Nigeria's amnesty program is critical. It should only be introdu...