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Military to Release Over 200 Persons Detained Over Ties With Boko Haram

The Nigerian Army has concluded plans to release over 200 detainees cleared of any links to the dreaded Boko Haram terrorist sect.

The detainees were arrested by the military in its bid to end terrorism activities in the northern region, a move which has lasted over a decade.

VOP news gathered that the detainees would be handed over to the Borno State Government for proper reintegration into the society.

The event is taking place at Giwa Barracks in Maiduguri, the state capital today.

VOP Lagos

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