Two More Chibok Girls Rescued In Borno – Army

Nigerian Army has rescued two more Chibok girls in Borno State.

The development was disclosed by the Theatre Commander, North East of Joint Operation Hadin Kai, Maj Gen Christopher Musa while addressing newsmen in Maiduguri.

Musa in his statement also announced the opening of a new camp for hosting repentant Boko Haram members that were surrendering.

According to Musa, the new camp is in a safe area where the military could secure it.

He said, “Based on the assessment, we looked at the areas that can be properly defended.”

The General Officer Commanding 7 Division, Maiduguri, Maj.-Gen. Shuaibu Waidi speaking on the rescued girls said they would be handed over to Borno State Government.

Waidi said that Yana Pogu who is number 19 on the abducted Chibok girls’ list, was rescued on Sept. 29 with four children; two boys and twin girls, in Mairari village, Bama Local Government Area (LGA), by troops of 21 Armoured Brigade, during a clearance patrol.

He said, “In the same vein, on Oct. 2, Rejoice Sanki, who is number 70 on the list of Chibok girls, was rescued with her two children by troops of the 222 battalions in the Kawuri area.”

Waidi noted that the rescued Chibok girls are undergoing medical examination with their children for eventual handing over to the Borno government.