At least 40 “repentant” Boko Haram insurgents, have been shortlisted for the Nigerian Army’s 91st Regular Recruits Intake (RRI 91), multiple security sources familiar with the recruitment process, have told Sahara Reporters.
The shortlisted candidates, were said to be part of the 3,740 repentant members of Boko Haram reintegrated into society, by the Borno State government.
The Nigerian Army’s 2026 recruitment for the 91st Regular Recruits Intake (RRI), is actively underway.
The screening exercise, which commenced on June 9, 2026 is being conducted in accordance with established military standards. Both the application and screening processes for the main intakes, took place in the first half of the year.