The Morning Call
Nearly two weeks ago, the Nigerian army announced it had handed over 180 child soldiers rescued in the Northeastern part of the country to government and the United Nations.
The children – aged between 8 to 18 years it said were former Boko Haram fighters being turned over in line with international humanitarian laws.
In the then handover ceremony, Commander Nicholas Rogers said many children coerced into using weapons against the state had in fact being killed in fighting between Boko Haram and government forces.
03:08
Red Hand Day 2021: COVID-19 pandemic 'increases risk of children being recruited by armed groups'
02:15
Uganda’s Lukodi Locals React to the Conviction of Dominic Ongwen
01:47
Black South Africans who fought in WWII finally recognised
01:05
Militia frees hundreds of child soldiers in Nigeria
01:39
South Sudan: More than 200 child Soldiers released- UN
01:38
Over 300 South Sudan child soldiers including 87 girls freed by rebels