Jonathan orders release of 165 Boko Haram suspects
President Goodluck Jonathan has directed the
immediate release of a fresh batch of over 165 persons apprehended by security
agencies in connection with the onslaught on Boko Haram terrorism in the North
East States of Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States.
A statement signed by Major General Chris
Olukolade, Director of Defence Information said, “Over 165 persons apprehended
in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the
North-East are to be released from custody in compliance with Presidential
directive”.
“The suspects are those earlier recommended for
release by the Joint Investigation Team, (JIT) set up by the Defence
Headquarters last year”.
“Of the number, 157 are from facilities in Borno, 9
from Yobe and one suspect from Adamawa”.
Olukolade recalled that other detainees,
particularly women and children have benefited from similar gestures which
started in May last year.
“More suspects in this category are also to benefit
in the present exercise” he said.
“The suspects will be released to their respective
state governments”.
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