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Troops of Operation Hadin Kai have rescued 75 civilians from Sambisa Forest in Borno State.

Addressing journalists on Monday during their handover to the Borno State Government in Maiduguri, the General Officer Commanding, 7 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General W. Shaibu, stated that the rescued individuals comprised seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children.

The GOC, represented by the Deputy Theatre Commander, Brigadier General A.L. Akpodu, said they were rescued during a clearance operation carried out by the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV in Sambisa Forest.

He stated, “As part of our ongoing clearance efforts, troops of the 21 Special Armoured Brigade and the 199 Special Forces Battalion under Operation Desert Sanity IV recently conducted successful offensive operations in Sambisa Forest.

“Key terrorist enclaves in Ukuba, Ujimla, Sabil Huda, Garin, Fajula, and Gobara were cleared, leading to the rescue of 75 civilians, including seven adult males, 34 women, and 34 children.”

He added that military forces had destroyed facilities belonging to the insurgents in the forest.

“The operation significantly degraded enemy capabilities by neutralising insurgents and destroying command and logistics bases, makeshift shelters, weapon caches, and materials used for making improvised explosive devices (IEDs),” he added.


He further noted that the rescued individuals had received medical and psychological support and were now set to be handed over to the Borno State Government.


Receiving the victims on behalf of the state government, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Zuwaira Gambo, commended the troops for their bravery in the fight against insurgency.

“We are taking them to our centre, where we will provide them with livelihood support, counselling services, mental health and psychosocial support, skills training for the women, and educational services, among others, before reintegrating them into society,” she said.

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

janeedema:
Interesting! Where did you get this information from, please? Sorry I asked o. I’m not unaware that Nigerians love to quote imaginary figures without real data to back it up.

Update:

No, Sambisa Forest is not five times larger than Lagos State. Lagos State covers an area of approximately 3,577 square kilometers, making it the smallest state in Nigeria by land area. Estimates of the size of Sambisa Forest vary, with figures ranging from 518 square kilometers to 1,140 square kilometers. Even using the largest estimate, Sambisa Forest is significantly smaller than Lagos State and is not five times its size.

Source:
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nigerian_states_by_area?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambisa_Forest?utm_source=chatgpt.com

3. https://www.britannica.com/place/Lagos-Nigeria

Indeed, Nigerians and unverified facts are akin to Siamese twins.

quote author=Ijaya123 post=134493089].

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

janeedema:
Interesting! Where did you get this information from, please? Sorry I asked o. I’m not unaware that Nigerians love to quote imaginary figures without real data to back it up.

Update:

No, Sambisa Forest is not five times larger than Lagos State. Lagos State covers an area of approximately 3,577 square kilometers, making it the smallest state in Nigeria by land area. Estimates of the size of Sambisa Forest vary, with figures ranging from 518 square kilometers to 1,140 square kilometers. Even using the largest estimate, Sambisa Forest is significantly smaller than Lagos State and is not five times its size.

Source:
1.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Nigerian_states_by_area?utm_source=chatgpt.com.

2. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sambisa_Forest?utm_source=chatgpt.com

3. https://www.britannica.com/place/Lagos-Nigeria

Indeed, Nigerians and unverified facts are akin to Siamese twins.


quote author=Ijaya123 post=134493089]

In actual fact, Sambisa forest is about 5 times the size of Lagos state.

That should give you realistic idea of how big it is. Give some kudos the gallant officers.

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

zero8zero:
If you're sitting in your room thinking the military are not doing anything, you must be living in a fool's paradise.

DeShineShine:
It seems Sambisa forest is bigger than Nigeria and its occupants are more than Nigeria population. Our gallant officers always raid the forest without ending.

Paramount01:
That place is bigger than the whole of south East.google is your friend