Nigerian military rescues another set of ​234 women, children​ from Boko Haram​ ​ camps​

Nigerian military on Friday said another set of 234 women and children​ have been​ rescued ​by troops ​in Borno State.

Defence spokesperson, Chris Olukolade,​ said the​ women and children were rescued through the Kawuri and Konduga end of the Sambisa forest on Thursday.

Sambisa forest had for years been a hideout for Boko Haram terrorists.
Mr. Olukolade, a major general​,​ said the victims ​were evacuated to join others at a location for an ongoing screening.

“This set  in addition to the previous individuals earlier rescued during the ongoing operation in the area,” Mr. Olukolade said.