Nigeria, June 28 -- The Borno State Government has denied sponsoring former Boko Haram members for enlistment in the Nigerian Army.

A report by Sahara Reporters on 25 June had claimed that 40 former Boko Haram members shortlisted for the Nigerian Army's 91 Regular Recruit Intake (RRI) were undergoing medical screening in Borno State.

When contacted by PREMIUM TIMES to confirm the report, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, referred our reporter to the Borno State Guidance and Counselling Board.

He said the agency is responsible for recruitment support and attestation during military and paramilitary recruitment exercises.

When PREMIUM contacted him on the telephone on Saturday, the Executive ...