Nigerian army says it has regained Chibok, where schoolgirls were kidnapped

MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — 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, army officials said

The army wrested back control of Chibok from the Islamic militants of Boko Haram on Saturday, Nigerian army spokesman Brigadier General Olajide Olaleye told the Associated Press.

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"Chibok is firmly in the hands of the Nigerian army." Olaleye said. "Chibok is free. Secured."

He encouraged Chibok residents to return to their homes. Read more...

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