Former Child Combatant Admits to Killing Over 100 People During Boko Haram Insurgency

A repentant Boko Haram insurgent admits to killing over 100 people after being recruited at age ten, detailing forced marriages and village raids.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 4:45 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Daily Post Nigeria.

The Admission of Systematic Violence

A former member of the Boko Haram insurgent group has come forward with a staggering admission of mass violence committed during his time in the bush. In a video interaction with a foreign vlogger, which recently surfaced on social media, the repentant fighter confirmed that he was responsible for the deaths of over 100 individuals. This confession took place within a state sanctioned rehabilitation camp, where the former insurgent is currently undergoing a program designed for those who have abandoned the extremist group.

The Reality of Child Recruitment

The former fighter provided a disturbing look at the recruitment tactics utilized by the insurgent group, revealing that his involvement began when he was only ten years old. Speaking through an interpreter, he explained that as a child, he was under the total control of senior members who issued direct instructions for violent activities. This early indoctrination ensured that younger recruits followed the directives of the elders without question, leading to a cycle of violence that spanned several years and multiple remote locations.

Orchestrated Attacks on Remote Villages

According to the repentant member, the majority of the killings occurred during coordinated raids on isolated communities far from central government authority. He described a tactical pattern where the group was ordered to invade villages, often resulting in high casualty counts and the destruction of property. These remote areas provided the insurgents with the cover necessary to operate and carry out mass killings away from the immediate reach of security forces.