The Theatre Commander, Operation Lafiya Dole, Maj.-Gen. Rogers Nicholas, disclosed this while presenting the released detainees to Gov. Nicholas said that the detainees were released as part of activities to commemorate the 2018 Armed Forces Remembrance Day. “The Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai, ordered the release of the repentant Boko Haram detainees and their family members. He prayed for the repose of the souls of the fallen heroes and called on communities and organisations to support their families, so as to improve their living condition. The event was attended by Maj.-Gen. Ibrahim Yusuf and I Olabanji, the General Officers Commanding 7 and 8 Divisions, Nigeria Army.

Source: The Guardian January 15, 2018 16:41 UTC