In a remarkable turn of events, the Nigerian Army successfully rescued Mary Nkeki, a twenty-seven-year-old Chibok schoolgirl, from captivity after a nine-year abduction.
The heartening rescue occurred under the Operation Hadin Kai Theatre command headquarters in Maiduguri, Borno State.
Mary Nkeki, designated as number fifty-five on the list of abducted schoolgirls, was presented to the public during a ceremony at the command headquarters. Her long-awaited release came to fruition through the actions of her Boko Haram-associated husband, Adam, who chose to surrender to Nigerian Army troops. Adam's surrender paved the way for Mary's escape from her captors.
Sharing her account, Mary expressed an unconventional sentiment. Despite her unimaginable ordeal, she disclosed that she holds affection for her Boko Haram-affiliated husband, Adam.
She expressed a desire for a potential reunion with him if circumstances permit. Tragically, Mary revealed that she had given birth to two children fathered by Adam during her captivity, but both children had tragically passed away.
At the event marking Mary's rescue, Major General Gold Chibuisi, the Theatre Commander, provided details about the operation that led to her liberation. Nigerian Army troops found and rescued Mary in Dikwa on August 14, providing a glimmer of hope and relief in a longstanding crisis.
This remarkable development underscores the unyielding efforts of the Nigerian Army to bring abducted Chibok schoolgirls back to safety.
With Mary Nkeki's rescue, the tally of Chibok schoolgirls successfully rescued this year reaches sixteen. This heartening outcome is a testament to the resilience and dedication of the troops involved in the ongoing mission to reunite these young women with their families and communities.
