2 more Chibok schoolgirls rescued in Sambisa forest
Two additional Chibok schoolgirls, who have been in captivity since 2014, have been rescued, following massive troops operations in parts of Sambisa forest. A security officer at the 7 Division, Maimalari Cantonment, who is not authorised to talk to the press, confirmed the development to our correspondent, yesterday. This came as troops of 21 Armored Brigade, Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK) Bama, repelled an attack by Islamic State West African Province, ISWAP, terrorists in the outskirts of the town in Borno State. In another development, suspected members of ISWAP also carried out another attack on a military outpost in Pulka village of Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, during which, a soldier paid the supreme price. Meanwhile, an officer (name withheld) at the Maimalari Cantonment, said: “The Chibok schoolgirls escapees were identified as Hauwa Mutah and Esther Markus. One hails from Chibok and the other one from Dzilang village.” This has reduced the number of Chibok schoolgi...