Jonathan Odrered The Release of 165 Boko Haram suspects

A statement signed by Major General Chris Olukolade, Director of Defence Information, 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.

“The suspects are those earlier recommended for release by the Joint Investigation Team, (JIT) set up by the Defence Headquarters last year,” the statement said, adding that “of the number, 157 are from facilities in Borno, 9 from Yobe and one suspect from Adamawa”.

According to Vanguard, Olukolade said 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 adding that the suspects will be released to their respective state governments.