NIGERIA ( Borno)- President Goodluct Ebele Jonathan has approved the release of a fresh batch of over 165 persons apprehended during the course of attack on Boko Haram terrorists in Borno, Yobe and Adamawa States.

According to a statement signed by the Director of Defence Information, Major. General Chris Olukolade, the suspects were those earlier recommended for release by the Joint Investigation Team, (JIT).

“Over 165 persons apprehended in the course of military operations on terror in three states in the North-East are to be released from custody in compliance with Presidential directive”.

“The suspects are those earlier recommended for release by the Joint Investigation Team, (JIT) set up by the Defence Headquarters last year”.

“Of the number, 157 are from facilities in Borno, 9 from Yobe and one suspect from Adamawa.

“The suspects will be released to their respective state governments”, the statement read.