Nigeria Security Update #2 140607

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ABUJA (Reuters) - A Nigerian court freed on bail former militia leader Mujahid Dokubo-Asari on Thursday, meeting a demand by armed groups who have disrupted oil production and kidnapped expatriate workers in the Niger Delta.

The release of Asari, who is on trial for treason, comes after rebel groups in the delta have freed hostages, declared a truce and said they were willing to try a dialogue with the government of newly inaugurated President Umaru Yar'Adua.