Nigerian Army has released 182 Boko Haram suspects from
Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno state.
Army Spokesman, Colonel SK Usman, revealed that the
“joint intelligence community investigated and authorized” the
release of these prisoners. He added that the release was
part of Nigeria’s National Army Day, which was held on July
6th to commemorate the first shots of Nigeria’s Civil War at
Garaken, Cross Rivers State.
The prisoners were reportedly released to the governor of
Borno state, Kashim Shettima.
According to Sahara reporters, 40 boys, 24 women, 100
adult men and 18 children were among those released
today.
In addition to the prisoner release, Colonel Usman said that
the Army was celebrating the opening of a new military
center, providing two days of free medical treatment for
Borno State residents, and awarding Purple Heart and
Operation Zaman Lafiya medals to soldiers fighting Boko
Haram. All these events were tied to Nigeria’s National
Army Day.
Meanwhile, the military had confirmed that more people
detained for alleged links with the Boko Haram sect will be
released after being cleared by its joint intelligence cell.
Sometimes last month, the Nigerian army handed over four
foreigners and 124 Nigerians detained in connection with the
Boko Haram terrorist group to Kashim Shettima, the
governor of Borno state.
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