Troops of the Nigerian Army have rescued Lydia Simon, a Chibok girl held captive by Boko Haram terrorists.

The news of Lydia’s rescue was announced in a statement by the Department of Army Public Relations on Thursday, April 18, 2024.

The victim was rescued along with her three children by troops deployed in the North-East to conduct Operation Desert Sanity III, around Ngoshe in the Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.

At the time of her rescue, Lydia, who claimed to be from Pemi Town in Chibok, is said to be five months pregnant.