Nigerian Army has released 182 Boko Haram suspects from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State.
About 40 boys, 24 women, 100 men and 18 children were among those released on Sunday.
Spokesman of the army, Colonel Sani Usman, revealed that the “joint intelligence community investigated and authorised” the release of these prisoners.
He added that the release was part of Nigeria Army Day, which was held on July 6 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.
The military had also said that more people detained for alleged links with the Boko Haram sect will be released after being cleared by its joint intelligence cell.
Tribune.
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