President Jonathan orders release of some suspected terrorists from detention.

[FMINigeria]

                        With directives from the President Goodluck Jonathan, the Defence Headquarters was asked to release a number of persons being held in connection with terrorist activities from detention.

This was contained in a statement dated 21 May, 2013, issued from Defense headquarters and signed by the Director of Defence Information, Brigadier General AC Olukolade.

The statement further explained that "The move is in furtherance of the Federal Government position in response to requests by the Presidential Committee on Dialogue and Reconciliation.  The measure which is in line with Presidential magnanimity to enhance peace efforts in the country will result in freedom for suspects including all women under custody."

Brigadier General Olukolade's statement further claimed that "The details of the directives and those to benefit from this gesture have been communicated to field units and the Joint Task Force; and that the beneficiaries will be released to the State Governors who will be involved in further rehabilitation before these suspects are released to their respective community leaders/relations. "

Via: Federal Ministry of Information (FMI) Nigeria