Nigerian Army says it has rescued 200 girls from Sambisa forest, stronghold of Islamist militant group Boko Haram.
This came more than a year after nearly 300 girls were kidnapped by the sect from their school in Chibok, Borno State, an incident that got the attention of the world and brought up the popular campaign #BringBackOurGirls. It is, however, unclear if the abducted Chibok girls were among the rescued ones.
"Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls & 93 women from #Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the #ChibokGirls are in this group," the Defence Headquarters said in a twitter post.
FLASH: Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls & 93 women from #Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the #ChibokGirls are in this group /1
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) April 28, 2015
Troops were said to have captured and destroyed three terrorists camps, including the notorious Tokumbere camp during the operation.
"The freed persons are now being screened and profiled. We will bring you details later," the DHq wrote.
Troops captured and destroyed 3 terrorists camps including the notorious Tokumbere camp in the#Sambisa Forest Operation /2
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) April 28, 2015
#Sambisa Forest: The freed persons are now being screened and profiled. We will bring you details later. /3 #NeverAgain
— DEFENCE HQ NIGERIA (@DefenceInfoNG) April 28, 2015
