Boko Haram: UNDP Visit Exposes Terror Group’s False Narratives, Says The Truth Alliance

A recent visit to North East Nigeria by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dealt a significant blow to Boko Haram’s propaganda machine by exposing the terror group’s false narrative.

The delegation, led by Moncef Kartas, Head of Office and Stabilisation at UNDP Nigeria, revealed critical information that contradicted Boko Haram’s claims and shed light on the group’s destructive and anti-Islamic agenda.

According to The Truth Alliance, a nonpartisan organisation dedicated to promoting truth and justice, Boko Haram’s strength is dwindling and their ideology is crumbling. The group’s fighters are surrendering and seeking rehabilitation, and their reign of terror has expanded beyond violence to include forced labour and denial of basic rights.

The Truth Alliance Spokesperson, Mr. Ahmed Mustapha, stated on Monday that the UNDP delegation’s account also highlights progress in rebuilding and stabilising the region.

During the visit, it was evident that Boko Haram’s strength is dwindling, with fighters increasingly surrendering and seeking rehabilitation. The Hajj Camp in Borno, where former Boko Haram members are screened and rehabilitated, is a testament to this reality. The Truth Alliance emphasised that Boko Haram’s ideology is crumbling, with many insurgents abandoning their previous methods.

The account revealed that, despite claims of fighting for the people, Boko Haram’s terror extends beyond violence, forcing people into labour without regard for their freedom or basic rights.
The UNDP emphasised the group’s disregard for human dignity in their efforts to rehabilitate those affected by Boko Haram’s oppressive regime. “The Shehu of Borno’s firsthand account paints a grim picture of the insurgency’s impact on communities, bringing only death and destruction in defiance of Islamic and humanitarian principles,” the statement read.

Ngala LGA, once ravaged by Boko Haram, has undergone a remarkable transformation, with infrastructure being rebuilt, state services restored, and trade and economic activity revitalised. Similarly, the Logumane community, once proud of its central mosque, has seen over 3,200 internally displaced persons (IDPs) return home, thanks to the reconstruction of housing units, healthcare centres, schools, and police outposts.

To that end, the group emphasised that Boko Haram’s actions do not reflect Islam and that their legacy is one of violence, oppression, and destruction. The organisation also urged all Nigerians to reject the terror group’s ideology and support the government’s efforts to combat the insurgency and bring peace and development to the North East.

The Truth Alliance is committed to uncovering the truth about violent and extremist groups, empowering communities to resist tyranny and violence.
The organisation works to create a safer, more resilient society for everyone through education, outreach, and collaboration. The ‘Time to Tell the Truth’ campaign seeks to expose extremists’ manipulation, deception, and brutality.