In what may be the likeliest clue to the whereabouts of the Chibok girls, the Nigerian military have reportedly rescued about 300 men and women from the Sambisa forest, which is the known last enclave of Boko Haram terrorists.
The PRNigeria broke the news on Monday night, saying that the Nigerian troops had in a daring and precise operation stormed the Sambisa Forest and rescued about 300 females.
The news outlet gathered that at least three major terrorists' camps have been destroyed in the well-coordinated attacks that include the destruction of the notorious Tokumbere camp in the Sambisa Forest.
The Director, Defence Information (DDI), Maj-Gen. Chris Olukolade, who confirmed the operation, however noted he could not confirm the identities of the freed victims and their origins and he could not state if any of them was from Chibok until after a thorough screening and proper investigations.
He said: "I can only confirm the rescue this afternoon of 200 girls and 93 women in different camps in the forest.
"We are yet to determine their origin as all the freed persons are now being screened and profiled. Please don't misquote me on their origin. We will provide more details later."
- Thisday
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