'This is an important, carefully researched and thoughtful contribution to the burgeoning literature on disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration (DDR), focusing on a neglected case and highlighting the long-term consequences of decisions made and strategies adopted in the immediate aftermath of war.' Mats Berdal, King’s College London, UK 'Ojeleye’s engaging book takes us beyond the familiar. His is an investigation of a theme hardly explored in the extant literature on the Nigerian Civil War. Comprehensive and scholarly, yet an easy read, this excellent study enhances our understanding of the dynamics of post-war demobilization and reintegration in Nigeria, and offers a comparative framework for other conflict hot-spots in sub-Saharan Africa.' Adebayo Oyebade, Tennessee State University, USA 'The Politics of Post-War Demobilization and Reintegration, by Olukunle Ojeleye, consists of an introduction, five chapters, and an index. The preface and introduction give a synopsis of the nature, character, and argumentations of the volume. ... Overall, this book is a good reference source, which augments the pro­digious and ample publications on the civil war that many Nigerians would prefer to forget about because of its disastrous consequences.' Africa Today '... this book should appeal equally to students of African conflicts, especially those with a specific interest in post-war demobilization; students of the state and elite dynamics in Africa; and students of Nigerian politics. It is competently situated in the relevant literature, and sheds considerable light on a process that continues to contour Nigerian history in surprising ways.' Journal of Contemporary African Studies