The Nigeria Army has rescued not fewer than 386 people from Sambisa Forest 10 years after their abduction.
The acting GOC 7 Division, Brig.Gen. AGL Haruna disclosed this while speaking to newsmen on Saturday at the outskirts of Sambisa forest in Konduga Local Government Area after welcoming the troops that conducted the 10 days operations.
According to Brig. General Haruna, the operation tagged ” Operation Desert Sanity 111″ was meant to clear Sambisa forest of the remnants of all categories of terrorist as well as providing an opportunity for some of them who are eager to surrender.
” We have rescued 386 civilians mostly women and children , am sure that the number will increase by today” General Haruna declared.”
The acting GOC , who addressed the troops on the message of Chief of Army Staff, lauded there performance and professionalism extended during the operation and urged them to Sustain the tempo.
” Some of those who were rescued, said they have in captivity for the past 10 years.”
” Troops from 21 Special Armoured Brigade, 26 Task force Brigade and 199 Special Force participated in the Operation.”
