Post title Sambisa Forest: Another Set of 234 Women, Children Rescued

As the military onslaught to rid Sambisa forest of Boko Haram terrorists continue, another set of 234 women and children were rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga end of the forest on Thursday.

 A statement from Defence headquarters said the women and children have been evacuated to join others at the screening center. “This set is in addition to the previous individuals earlier rescued during the ongoing operation in the area” it said. “The assault on the forest is continuing from various fronts and efforts are concentrated on rescuing hostages of civilians and destroying all terrorists camps and facilities in the forest” DHQ said. A statement from Defence headquarters said the women and children have been evacuated to join others at the screening center. “This set is in addition to the previous individuals earlier rescued during the ongoing operation in the area” it said. “The assault on the forest is continuing from various fronts and efforts are concentrated on rescuing hostages of civilians and destroying all terrorists camps and facilities in the forest” DHQ said.