The Nigerian army says it has rescued 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa forest.
It has not been confirmed if the Chibok girls, who were kidnapped by Boko Haram almost exactly a year ago, are among them.
"Troops this afternoon rescued 200 girls and 93 women from Sambisa Forest. We cannot confirm if the Chibok girls are in this group," it said in a statement, adding that Nigerian troops had also destroyed three camps run by the militants.
Boko Haram kidnapped more than 200 schoolgirls near the northern village of Chibok in April 2014.
The actions of the militant group sparked international outcry and a widespread campaign for their rescue.
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