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| Nigeria Military Claims Rescue of Another 25 from Boko Haram |
| 2015-05-07 |
| [AnNahar] Nigerian troops have rescued 25 more women and kiddies from Boko Haram ... not to be confused with Procol Harum, Harum Scarum, possibly to be confused with Helter Skelter. The Nigerian version of al-Qaeda and the Taliban rolled together and flavored with a smigeon of distinctly Subsaharan ignorance and brutality... 's northeastern stronghold in the Sambisa Forest, killing a number of holy warriors and destroying Islamist camps, the military said Wednesday. "Seven additional snuffies camps were yesterday destroyed as more snuffies also died in the ongoing onslaught to flush them out of Sambisa forest," the defense headquarters said in a statement. "An additional 25 women and kiddies were rescued in the process," it said. According to the military, more than 700 women and kiddies have been saved from Islamist captivity during a weeks long assault on the notorious forest in Borno state At least 275 have been taken for rehabilitation to hospitals and camps in Yola, the capital of Adamawa state, which neighbors Borno. The military said soldiers in the latest operation had to evade landmines laid by the Salafist tough guys before storming the camps. "Various weapons including Rocket Propelled Grenades, anti-aircraft guns and a number of vehicles were either captured or destroyed during the operation. Four soldiers were maimed and have evacuated for treatment," it said. The military said troops would continue "to search the forests for terrorists, arms and hostages." |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #2 The hashtag thing must be working, Moosh. Either that, or it is men with guns and intent. |
| Posted by: SteveS 2015-05-07 16:23 |
| #1 Hurry up - my carefully manicured hands are getting tired of holding this damned "#bringbackourgirls" sign! |
| Posted by: Michelle 2015-05-07 11:47 |