Sequel to directive by President Goodluck Jonathan, no fewer than 165 terror suspects will soon regain freedom.
According to the Director of Defence Information (DDI), Major General Chris Olukolade, the Presidential pardon is in line with the recommendation earlier made by the Joint Investigation Team (JIT) set up by the Defence headquarters last year.
The Defence spokesperson said the suspects will be handed over to their respective state governments.
“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.
“It will be recalled that other detainees, particularly women and children have benefitted from similar gestures which started in May last year.
“More suspects in this category are also to benefit in the present exercise. The suspects will be released to their respective state governments,” Olukolade stated.
