BREAKING: Court Orders Release Of 313 Suspects Linked To Terrorism

Eko Hot Blog reports that the military has received an order from a Federal High Court in Borno to release at least 313 suspected terrorists.

The decision of the court to release the suspects was based on the lack of evidence to incriminate them following the investigation.

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The disclosure came from the Director of Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, during Thursday’s operational briefing held in Abuja.

File Image of Chief Of Army Staff, Major General Taoreed Lagbaja

He said, “The court ordered the release for want of evidence after the conclusion of investigation and other ancillary matters.

“Accordingly, they would be handed over to the Borno State Government for further action.”

We Will Hunt You Down’ – CDS Assures Killers Of 17 Soldiers In Delta

Meanwhile, the Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Christopher Musa, has affirmed his resolve to pursue and bring to justice those responsible for the deaths of military personnel in Delta.

Musa, speaking at the burial ceremony for the slain soldiers in Abuja on Wednesday, pledged to bring the perpetrators of the heinous crime to justice.

The Chief of Defence Staff said, “To the perpetrators of violence who seek to sow division and fear among our people, know this: our resolve will not waver. We will hunt you down, we will bring you to justice, and we will restore peace and security to every nook and cranny of our dear nation.”

Similarly, President Bola Tinubu has mandated local elders to identify and surrender those responsible for the recent killing of 17 Nigerian Army troops in Okuama, Delta State.

File Image of the Burial Ceremony Of the Slain Soldiers and Army Officers

The troops, affiliated with the 181 Amphibious Battalion based in Bomadi LGA, were ambushed and killed by irate youths amid a land dispute, sparking fears of a potential military retaliation.

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During the solemn burial ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, President Tinubu honoured the deceased soldiers with posthumous national awards, acknowledging their service and sacrifice.

He reiterated the need for accountability, urging the community leaders in Ughelli South LGA to cooperate with authorities to resolve the conflict and ensure justice for the fallen personnel.

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