Nigeria's Sambisa Forest Hide-Out Now Army Centre

The Sambisa Forest that was reportedly used by militant group Boko Haram to hold over two hundred Chibok schoolgirls captive, has been cleared and is now being used by the army for soldier training, the Chief of Army Staff, Lt General Tukur Buratai has said.

  • Nigeria:   Sambisa Forest Now Army Training Centre

    Leadership, 27 December 2016

    The Chief of Army Staff, Lt Gen Tukur Buratai has disclosed that Sambisa Forest, which was recently recovered from insurgents, will now serve as training centre for the army. Read more »

Nigerian Army troops clearing Boko Haram enclaves along Bitta to Tokumbere, Sambisa Forest, Borno state

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