A daring rescue operation in northeastern Nigeria has freed hundreds of civilians held captive by Boko Haram militants. Sources confirm that British special forces played a critical role in providing intelligence that made the raid possible. The operation, conducted jointly by Nigerian troops and multinational forces, targeted a heavily fortified camp deep in the Sambisa Forest.
Uncovered documents and briefings obtained by this newsroom reveal that UK signals intelligence and reconnaissance assets pinpointed the location of the hostages, allowing ground units to strike with precision. Officials in London have been quick to praise the contribution, but questions remain about the wider strategy against an insurgency that has displaced millions. For now, the freed captives tell stories of starvation and forced labour.
But in the corridors of power, the focus is on who knew what and when. This is not a story with a clean ending.
