Forest continues, Nigerian troops have killed several field commanders
of the terrorists, destroyed more of their training camps and rescued
more women and children. Vanguard cannot confirm if the rescued are
Chibok girls.
Acting Director Public Relations of the Nigerian Army, Colonel Sani
K. Usman said: "troops of 7 Division Nigerian Army cleared several
terrorists strong points and training camps within Sambisa forest,
Borno State, Nigeria.
Some of the abducted Chibok girls
"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 today provide updates on the ongoing counter-terrorism
campaign in North-Eastern Nigeria"the statement said.
--Vanguard
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