Nigerian Army Claims Second Chibok Schoolgirl Rescued

A second schoolgirl kidnapped along with more than 270 others by Boko Haram nearly two years ago has been rescued, Nigeria's army reports. The other rescued girl has met the country's president, Muhammadu Buhari.

In an emailed statement carried by PR Nigeria, an official government agency, army spokesman Sani Usman confirmed "the rescue of another Chibok girl this evening."

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