MOIn the Ten years since their kidnapping, the Army has recovered no fewer than 386 persons from the Sambisa jungle, most of whom being women and children. After receiving the troops that carried out the 10-day operation, AGL Haruna, the acting GOC 7 Division, said this to reporters outside the Sambisa forest in Konduga LGA. The goal of "Operation Desert Sanity 111," according to Brigadier General Mr. Haruna, is to rid Sambisa Forest of any remaining terrorists from all categories and provide those who are willing to surrender the chance to do so. 

"We're working to make sure that terrorist remnants in the Sambisa are removed, and those who are willing to surrender can do so."We anticipate many of them will give up as soon as this operation begins. "As of yesterday, we rescued 386 civilians, and I'm sure that number will rise by today," Haruna added. Speaking to the soldiers on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff, the GOC praised their professionalism and performance throughout the operation and asked them to keep up the pace.