April 29, 2015 – The Nigerian military said it has rescued 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa Forest which is seen as the major base and hideout of members of the radical Islamic sect, Boko Haram.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page, the Defence Headquarters said it cannot confirm if the girls abducted from the Girls Secondary School, Chibok are among those rescued.
Spokesman for Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade said those rescued are currently being screened and profiled by the military.
He said that the troops also captured and destroyed 3 terrorists camps including the notorious Tokumbere camp in the Sambisa Forest Operation.
“Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls & 93 women from Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the Chibok Girls are in this group. Troops captured and destroyed 3 terrorists camps including the notorious Tokumbere camp in the Sambisa Forest Operation.
“The freed persons are now being screened and profiled. We will bring you details later”, he said in the statement.
