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BREAKING: Court orders release of 313 suspected terrorists

A Federal High Court in Borno has ordered the release of no fewer than 313 suspected terrorists arrested by the military.

The court ordered their release for lack of evidence to nail the suspects after investigation.

The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj. Gen. Buba Edward, disclosed this during the operational briefing on Thursday in Abuja.

He said, โ€œThe court ordered the release for want of evidence after the conclusion of investigation and other ancillary matters.

โ€œAccordingly, they would be handed over to the Borno State Government for further action.โ€

Details laterโ€ฆ.

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