By Damilare Adeleye
Barely few days after the commemoration of the 10-year anniversary, another Chibok girl, Lydia Simon, has been rescued by troops of Operation Desert Sanity III, North East Operation Hadin Kai.
It was learnt that the victim was rescued with her three children by the troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion in Ngoza LGA of Borno State, yesterday.
According to reports, Lydia, who was on serial number 68 among the abducted missing girls, escaped from the camp of Ali Ngulde in Mandara Mountain, where she was held in captivity for several years.
She surrendered to troops of 82 Division Task Force Battalion at Ngoshe in Gwoza LGA. The rescued Chibok girl was five months pregnant and claimed she was from Pemi Town in Chibok.
A statement by the army added that, “Nigerian Army troops deployed for Counter- terrorism Counter- insurgency operations in the North Central on Tuesday 16 April 2024 successfully ambushed and neutralized 3 terrorists, who were on a mission to wreak havoc.
“Troops responding to actionable intelligence intercepted the terrorists armed with AK 47 rifles and other dangerous weapons in Tse Kpese Community in Zaki Biam Local Government of Benue State. The gallant troops laid wait for the terrorists and engaged them in a gun battle, neutralizing 3 of them. The troops also recovered 3 AK 47 Rifles and 4 Magazines from the terrorists.
“The Nigerian Army remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of the citizenry and the nation in general. The NA will thus, continue to take decisive actions against terrorists activities in the region.”