The Nigerian army has released
182 Boko Haram suspects after investigations by the military proved they had no
link to the insurgency group. Handing the men, women, underaged boys and
children over to the Borno state governor Alhaji Kashim Shettima at a military
base in Maiduguri today July 6th, the Chief of Army staff, Lt. Gen. Kenneth
Minimah said the suspects have been acquitted.
“We have over 100 detainees who
were suspected to have link with Boko Haram. They are 100 men, 24 women, 40
underage boys and 18 children. They have been cleared; we have decided to hand
them over to the Borno State government. They've been thoroughly investigated
and acquitted of any involvement in the activities of Boko Haram or connected
with the group"
The Borno state governor
expressed gratitude to God for exonerating the suspects and pledged the state
government's support to them as they rebuild their lives.
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