Army Releases 182 Boko Haram Prisoners in Borno

A total of 182 Boko Haram suspects were released by the Nigerian Army from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State 

 

The Nigerian Army has released a total of 182 Boko Haram prisoners from Maimalari Barracks in Maiduguri, Borno State.

This was disclosed by the army spokesman, Colonel Sani Usman, who stated that the “joint intelligence community investigated and authorized the release of these prisoners.”

According to him, the release was part of Nigeria’s National Army Day, which was held on July 6, to commemorate the first shots of Nigeria’s Civil War at Garaken, Cross River State.

 

The 40 boys, 24 women, 100 adult men and 18 children prisoners were reportedly released to the state governo