The girl identified as Rakiya Abubakar was rescued by the troops around Algarno area near Ajigin, Damboa local government area.
The Army Spokesperson, Brig General Sani Usman while confirming the report, said troops has found another Chibok girl, promising to provide more details as soon as possible.
He said she was rescued by troops of Operation Lafiya Dole who were investigating suspected Boko Haram terrorists.
He said, “According to preliminary investigation, it was discovered she is the daughter of Abubakar Gali Mulima and Habiba Abubakar of Chibok.
“She further stated that she was a student of Senior Secondary School Class 3B (SS 3B), before her abduction along with her colleagues on 14th April 2014 by the Boko Haram terrorists.
“Rakiya Abubakar is presently undergoing further medical investigation and would soon be released to the Borno State Government.”
Recall that over 200 girls were abducted by Boko Haram insurgents over two years ago in Chibok in Borno State.
This development is coming at a time President Muhammadu Buhari has claimed the war on insurgency in the North East has been won, following the capture of Sambisa Forest.
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