Nigerian Army Retakes Chibok, Home Of Kidnapped Schoolgirls

Nigeria's army says it has recaptured the northeastern town of Chibok from Boko Haram militants who claimed to have seized it the day before, six months after the rebels abducted hundreds of schoolgirls from the city.

Nigerian army spokesman Brig. Gen. Olajide Olaleye told the Associated Press that "Chibok is firmly in the hands of the Nigerian army."

The news that the town has been recaptured follow reports on Saturday that Chibok had been captured by Boko Haram.

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