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Deradicalization Without Trust: Evaluating the Legitimacy and Community Deficit of Nigeria’s Operation Safe Corridor

Deradicalisation has emerged as a central pillar of counterterrorism policy globally, particularly in contexts experiencing protracted insurgencies. In Nigeria, Operation Safe Corridor (OSC) represents a flagship non-kinetic initiative aimed at rehabilitating and reintegrating former Boko Haram affiliates. However, persistent concerns regarding legitimacy, transparency, and community trust have raised questions about its effectiveness. This study critically examines OSC through a mixed-methods approach combining an extensive literature review with original survey data collected via the Africa …