DHQ to release some detained insurgents

Details: Written by Abdullateef Abubakar Jos

The Director of Defence Information, Brig-Gen. Chris Olukolade, said in a

statement that the decision to release the suspected terrorists was based on the

directives of President Goodluck Jonathan.

Jonathan had declared state of emergency in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa on

May 14.

The statement said the move was in furtherance of the Federal Government’s

position in response to requests by the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and

Reconciliation.

``The measure which is in line with presidential magnanimity to enhance peace

efforts in the country will result in freedom for suspects, including all women

under custody.

``The details of the directives and those to benefit from this gesture have been

communicated to field units and the Joint Task Force, ‘’ it said.

The statement said that the beneficiaries would be released to the state

governors who would be involved in further rehabilitation before the suspects

were released to their respective community leaders and relations.

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