The country came alive with joy in heart of many over the
release of 21 Chibok girls among the 200 female who were abducted on April 14, 2014
from the Government Secondary School in Chibok town, Borno State.
Before the departure of President Muhammadu Buhari to Germany on Thursday, the president expressed his happiness over the girls’ release.
This was confirmed in a statement by the Senior Assistant on
Media & Publicity, Garba Shehu “the release of the girls, in a limited
number is the outcome of negotiations between the administration and the Boko
Haram brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government. The negotiations
will continue.
“The President welcomes the release of the girls but
cautioned Nigerians to be mindful of the fact that more than 30,000 fellow
citizens were killed via terrorism
“Malam Lawal wants the girls to have some reat, with all of
them very tired coming out the process before he hands them over to the
Vice-President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo. The President takes off shortly on a
trip to Germany for a state visit”
The bring back our girls (BBOG) group, on their part
expressed their joy over the release of the girls. Although waiting for a
comprehensive report.
They said “The Nigerian government has confirmed the return
of 21 of our #ChibokGirls.
We are extremely delighted and grateful as we await
the names”
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