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Nigerian army confirms rescue of first abducted Chibok girl

Xinhua, May 19, 2016 Adjust font size:

The Nigerian army on Wednesday confirmed the rescue of one of the Chibok schoolgirls abducted in 2014 by Boko Haram militants in the northeastern state of Borno.

Army spokesman, Col. Sani Usman, said in a statement that the girl, Amina Ali-Nkeki, was among a group of people rescued by Nigerian troops at Baale community in Borno state. Endit