The Nigerian Army is set to release more than 200 detainees who have been cleared of any association with the Boko Haram terrorist group.
These individuals were apprehended by the military during operations spanning over a decade to combat terrorism in the northern region.
The detainees, deemed innocent, will be transferred to the Borno State Government for proper reintegration into society.
The release event is scheduled to occur at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State, on Tuesday morning.
“Not fewer than 200 cleared Boko Haram suspects that are being cleared of any wrongdoing by security operatives, and they will be hand over to the Borno State Government for rehabilitation and reintegration.
“The handing over ceremony is set to be this morning (Tuesday) at 10: am at Giwa Barracks,” a source said.
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The source said the State Commissioner for Women Affairs, Zuwaira Gambo, and her Information and Internal Security counterpart, Prof Tar Umar, will receive the clear detainees on behalf of the state government.
