ARE THE GIRLS FINALLY BACK?

(CNN)The Nigerian military rescued 241 women and children in a raid on two camps controlled by the Boko Haram terrorist group, the country's military said Wednesday.

The Tuesday operation unfolded in the villages of Jangurori and Bulatori, the statement said.

The operations also netted the arrests of 43 militants belonging to the Islamist group, including a local leader, Bulama Modu, who the Nigerian military says was acting as the "emir" of the village of Bulakuri.

The raids destroyed both camps, army spokesman Col. Sani Usman told Punch, a Nigerian newspaper. The military also confiscated weapons, some of which were buried by militants who appeared to be abandoning their posts during the raid, he told the paper.

Some girls who previously escaped Boko Haram, and who have bravely returned to school. These are not the rescued schoolgirls found to be pregnant. (Photo: Getty Images)

Some girls who previously escaped Boko Haram captors. (Photo: Getty Images)

Some of the escapee girls from Boko Haram, and who have bravely returned to school. These are not the rescued schoolgirls found to be pregnant. (Photo: Getty Images)