Federal Government To Commence Release Of Detained Boko Haram Suspects
Any moment from now, the Joint Task Force will begin to release in large numbers members of the Boko Haram who are currently in detention. The Federal Government said this is in line with the amnesty Programme which being put in place for the Sect members by the Federal Government.
This move was today confirmed following a statement issued by the Nigeria Defence Headquarters in Abuja, according to the Director of Defence Information, Brig. Gen. Chris Olukolade in the statement he said; “Consequent upon the directives of the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Nigeria, the Defence Headquarters will be releasing from detention a number of persons being held in connection with terrorist activities.”
Adding further in his statement he said; “The move is in furtherance of the Federal Government 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. The beneficiaries will be released to the State Governors who will be involved in further rehabilitation before these suspects are released to their respective community leaders/relations,” the Statement read thus.
