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Nigeria Army Rescues 605 From Sambisa Forest

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Published: 2016/12/14
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The Nigeria Army has announced that it had rescued additional 605 women and children during its operation in Sambisa forest.

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According to the Theatre Commander, Maj.-Gen. Leo Irabor, “69 male adults, 180 females, 227 male children and 129 female children, were rescued during the operation between Dec. 7 and Dec. 14, 2016.

“The victims are in our custody for further investigation and interrogation,” he said.

“On the operation, our troops are determined to wipe out the terrorists from their hideout. I can tell you that the counter terrorism operation is already yielding positive results.”

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