Topic: Nigerian Army rescues scores of girls and women from Sambisa Forest  (Read 3435 times)

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The acting Director Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani K. Usman made disclosure the late Wednesday’snight.

He said: “troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army cleared several terrorists strong points and training camps within Sambisa forest, Borno State, Nigeria. The troops have also rescued additional women and children. They have been evacuated to a safety zone for further processing. During the encounter unfortunately we lost a soldier, while four others were wounded in action.”

The Army’s spokesperson also mentioned that armoured vehicles and ammunitions were also recovered from the terrorists.

Meanwhile, the Director Defence Information, Major General Chris Olukolade would on Thursday provide updates on the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria.

http://saharareporters.com/2015/04/29/nigerian-troops-kill-boko-haram-commanders-rescue-more-female

 

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