‘Chibok Girls are in Gwoza,’ freed Boko Haram captive claims

A woman who was freed by Boko Haram insurgents has said that the missing Chibok girls are in Gwoza, a community in Borno State.

Mbutu Papka was reportedly held by the terrorist sect for eight months before she was released on March 15.

Papka made the revelation to the International Centre for Investigative Reporting upon her release.

“In the camp at Gwoza, there were clear demarcations between where people were kept. The Chibok girls, other captives and Boko Haram members and their family members all had their separate areas secured, though the security in the area where the girls are kept is visibly different and much tighter,” she said.

“We had a normal life in Gwoza, except the trauma of living in captivity. Whatever we wanted to eat, they were provided. They would bring water, firewood, etc., and leave them outside. They even provided perfume for anyone who requested for it,” she added.

Mbutu also added that no one was allowed near the girls’ specific location and that it was heavily guarded at all times.

The over 200 Chibok Girls were abducted on April 14, 2014 and most of them remain in captivity.