Nigerian Army Says it Has Regained Chibok, Where Schoolgirls were Kidnapped

Army officials said, the Nigerian army has regained control of Chibok, the northeastern town wher...  More »

Army officials said, the Nigerian army has regained control of Chibok, the northeastern town where more than 200 schoolgirls were kidnapped by Islamic extremists more than six months ago. Nigerian army spokesman Brigadier General Olajide Olaleye told the Associated Press, the army wrested back control of Chibok from the Islamic militants of Boko Haram on Saturday. Olaleye said, "Chibok is firmly in the hands of the Nigerian army. Chibok is free. Secured.  « Less