Ihi Abdul, a 27-year-old Chibok girl, is finally free after being held captive by Boko Haram insurgents for 10 years.
She was rescued by troops of sector 1, Operation Hadin Kai on June 23, 2024, during an offensive operation at Sambisa Forest.
Ihi, a native of Kurburbula Village, Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State was found with her two children, Anas and Khadija, and was handed over to the Borno State Government on Monday at the Headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, in Maiduguri.
During her captivity, Ihi Abdul was forced to marry Abu Darda, a resident of Gwoza Local Government Area, who later abandoned her and fled to Senegal.
She was subsequently married to seven people including to Ba’ana Bama, whom she escaped from while three months pregnant.
The rescue of Ihi Abdul brings the total number of Chibok girls rescued by Operation Hadin Kai to 19.
Director of Social Welfare, Mrs. Aisha Shettima, received the rescued victims on behalf of the state government.
This rescue is a significant milestone in the efforts to bring back the Chibok girls, who were abducted by Boko Haram in 2014.
The operation is a testament to the Nigerian military’s commitment to rescuing the remaining captives and bringing an end to the insurgency.
Ihi Abdul’s rescue is a beacon of hope for the families of the remaining Chibok girls, and a reminder that the Nigerian government and military are working to ensure their safe return.
