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Nigerian Army Rescues Hundreds Held Captive by Terrorists in Sambisa Forest for a Decade
Nigerian Army Rescues Hundreds Held Captive by Terrorists in Sambisa Forest for a Decade
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The rescue operation, codenamed "Operation Desert Sanity 111," was conducted over a 10-day period and involved troops from multiple units, including the 21st... 20.05.2024, Sputnik Africa
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In a major humanitarian victory, the Nigerian Army has rescued 386 civilians, primarily women and children, from the notorious Sambisa forest. These individuals had been held captive for a decade by terrorist groups operating in the region.The acting General Officer Commanding of the 7th Division, Brigadier General Alhasan Haruna, stated that the operation aimed to eliminate remaining terrorist elements in the forest and provide a path for those seeking to surrender.The official added, “With this operation, we envisage many of them will surrender as they have started. We also rescued some civilians; as of yesterday, we rescued 386, and I am sure the number will increase by today.”Sambisa forest in northeastern Nigeria near Konduga locality, Borno State, is one of the terrorists' strongholds. Survivors, recounting their harrowing experiences, confirmed they had been held captive for 10 years.
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Nigerian Army Rescues Hundreds Held Captive by Terrorists in Sambisa Forest for a Decade
15:33 20.05.2024 (Updated: 15:34 20.05.2024) Muhammad Nooh Osman
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The rescue operation, codenamed "Operation Desert Sanity 111," was conducted over a 10-day period and involved troops from multiple units, including the 21st Special Armoured Brigade, 26th Task Force Brigade, and the 199th Special Forces, according to local media reports.
In a major humanitarian victory, the Nigerian Army has rescued 386 civilians, primarily women and children, from the notorious Sambisa forest. These individuals had been held captive for a decade by
terrorist groups operating in the region.
The acting General Officer Commanding of the 7th Division, Brigadier General Alhasan Haruna, stated that the operation aimed to eliminate remaining terrorist elements in the forest and provide a path for those seeking to surrender.
“Our effort is to ensure that we clear remnants of terrorists in the Sambisa and give those willing to surrender the opportunity to surrender,” Haruna stated, not specifying the terrorists' affiliation to any particular group.
The official added, “With this operation, we envisage many of them will surrender as they have started. We also rescued some civilians; as of yesterday, we rescued 386, and I am sure the number will increase by today.”
Sambisa forest in northeastern Nigeria near Konduga locality, Borno State, is one of the terrorists' strongholds. Survivors, recounting their harrowing experiences, confirmed they had been held captive for 10 years.
