Nigerian Army has released 182 Boko Haram suspects from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno state.

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Army Spokesman, Colonel SK Usman, revealed that
the “joint intelligence community investigated and
authorized” the release of these prisoners. He added
that the release was part of Nigeria’s National Army
Day, which was held on July 6th to commemorate the
first shots of Nigeria’s Civil War at Garaken, Cross
Rivers State.

The prisoners were reportedly released to the governor
of Borno state, Kashim Shettima.
According to Sahara reporters, 40 boys, 24 women,
100 adult men and 18 children were among those
released today.

In addition to the prisoner release, Colonel Usman
said that the Army was celebrating the opening of a
new military center, providing two days of free medical
treatment for Borno State residents, and awarding
Purple Heart and Operation Zaman Lafiya medals to
soldiers fighting Boko Haram. All these events were
tied to Nigeria’s National Army Day.

Meanwhile, the military had confirmed that more
people detained for alleged links with the Boko Haram
sect will be released after being cleared by its joint
intelligence cell.

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