The Nigerian military has rescued 20 more women and
children from Sambisa foest. According to a statement by
the defence headquarters, the women and children were
rescued during its ongoing offensive in the forest yesterday
May 22nd. Scores of terrorist were also killed during the
operation. The statement signed by Defence spokesperson,
Gen Chris Olukolade reads in part;
"Despite continuous encounter with large number of
land mines, which still litter the Sambisa Forest,
troops have forged ahead with the ongoing offensive
operations as scores of the terrorists died in the
assault on their bases on Friday. A total of 20
women and children were rescued at the end of the
Friday operation.
They have all been airlifted out of the forest. The
wounded soldiers have also been moved out for
necessary treatment. Two major ammunition
dumps, maintained by the terrorists in the forest
were also destroyed, along with the four additional
terrorist’s camps that were smashed in the
operation of Friday". 10 vehicles, 70 motorcycles
and 15 tricycles were destroyed during the
operation.
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