Nigerian Army has so far released about 1271 detainees after clearing them of any link with the Boko Haram terrorists group.

General Officer Commanding 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Maiduguri, Brigadier-General Victor Ezugwu said this while speaking at a forum for the reintegration of children associated with armed forces or armed groups in Maiduguri.

Ezugwu, who was represented by Colonel Yusuf Ali, said most of those released were women and children, saying Nigerian Army gives utmost priority to the rights of detainees especially women and children.

He said the army had also improved on the provision of welfare for the detainees, saying as part of the military high command care for the vulnerable persons under the protective custody.