The military would not say how many more people remain in the detention that has long been criticized by human rights groups. Nigeria’s military has struggled to combat the extremists despite repeated government claims that Boko Haram has been crushed. AD“I know this experience will continue to remain fresh in your memories,” he told those freed. ADOne of the five women freed, who gave her name only as Falmata, said she was detained about a year ago after being falsely accused of helping Boko Haram. “I really do not know why such falsehood was meted upon me but God has proven my innocence,” the 24-year-old said.

Source: Washington Post November 27, 2019 17:37 UTC