May 14, 2026

Al-Jazeera Journalists Detained By Nigerian Military Regain Freedom

By Farouk Mohammed

MILITARY-ALJAZZEERA

The two Al-Jazeerha journalists, Ahmed Idris and Ali Mustafa who were detained in their hotel in Maiduguri, by the Nigerian military over allegations of loitering, have regained their freedom.

According to Borno state government’s news platform, KSM News, the journalists were this morning allowed to leave the hotel where they have been detained since March 24th and have been moved to the state government lodge on the advice of Borno state governor, Kashim Shettima.

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