The Defence Headquarters has announced a move to release over 165 terror suspects.
The terror suspects, largely members of dreaded sect, Boko Haram, are to be released sequel to the directive of President Goodluck Jonathan.
According to a statement on Friday by the spokesman of the Defence Headquarters, Major General Chris Olukolade, those to be released are those earlier recommended for pardon by the Joint Investigation Team set up last year.
Olukolade said in the statement: “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, 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.”
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