42 Boko Haram Suspects Released, Get Cash Reward

About 42 persons earlier thought to be members of the deadly terrorist group called Boko Haram were released to the Borno State government by the Nigerian Army recently. The suspects were apprehended by security operatives at different times in Borno State and kept in custody until their release.

Deputy Director of Army Public Relations of the 7 Division, Colonel Sanni Usman, explained that after thorough investigation by the security forces, it was discovered that the 42 persons had no link with the Islamic sect.

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Subsequently, they were released to the Borno State government and given cash donations by both the Army and the state government.

The Nigerian Army gave the freed suspects N100,000 each, while the Governor of Borno State, Kashim Shettima, made some cash and gift donations.

Among the released suspects were three foreigners from Burkina Faso, Cameroon and Chad.

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