Presidency confirms the release of 21 kidnapped Chibok girls, names to released soon
The spokesman for President Buhari, Garba Shehu, has
confirmed the release of 21 Chibok girls kidnapped by Boko Haram. In statement
released, Shehu said:
"It is confirmed
that 21 of the missing Chibok Girls have been released and are in the custody
of the Department of State Services, DSS. The Director-General, Malam Lawal
Daura just finished briefing the President H.E Muhammadu Buhari. 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. Lawal Daura wants
the girls to have some rest, with all of them very tired coming out of the
process before he hands them over to the VP. The President takes off shortly on
a trip to Germany for a state visit."
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