Nigerian Army hands over rescued Chibok “girl’ with three children to Borno govt

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The Nigerian Army said troops of the 82 Division Task Force Battalion rescued the lady with six-month-old pregnancy alongside her three children on Wednesday.

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The Nigerian Army has handed over Lydia Simon, one of the Chibok school girls abducted by Boko Haram in April 2014, and her three children to the Borno State Government for reunification with her family. According to him, several efforts had been made both internationally and nationally to return the girls safely and reunite them with their families.

It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall. “The rescue will be in line with the strategic direction and guidance from the Chief of Defence Staff and the Chief of Army Staff.“We thank the Chief of Army staff for all the resources he has provided in the theatre to achieve its mandate,” he said.

 

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