Why we released 313 suspected terrorists to Borno government

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The Nigerian military says the suspects were detained on suspicion, but no evidence was found against them after an investigation

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The Director, Defence Media Operations, Edward Buba, an army major-general who clarified on Thursday in Abuja, said the suspects were detained on suspicion. However, no evidence was found against them after an investigation. “Overall, troops neutralised 52 terrorists, arrested 137, and rescued 78 kidnapped hostages in the Northeast during the week under review.

“Others are 60 rounds of 7.62 x 25mm ammo, 99 rounds of 7.62 x 54mm ammo, six AK47 rifle magazines, two M56 rifle magazines, two magazine carriers, one motorcycle, six mobile phones, one HH radio, three bicycles and the sum of N340,500 amongst others,’’ he said.

 

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