The 27 soldiers jailed for mutiny were on Wednesday formally breezed into freedom following their pardon by the Nigerian Army.
The Nigerian Tribune gathered in Ibadan, on Wednesday, that the released soldiers, who were put in different prisons across the country, arrived at the Kuje prison, Abuja, by 1:00 a.m. on Wednesday morning.
One of the counsel for the soldiers, Mr Peter Adonu, told newsmen in Ibadan that they (soldiers) left Kuje Prison around 12 noon to the Army headquarters, Abacha Barracks.
He said that it was at the garrison that they were addressed by the Garrison Commander on the decision reached by the Army Council to pardon them.
The soldiers were, however, given three weeks leave after which they were expected to report at their various units to claim their benefits.
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