President Buhari Welcomes Freed 21 Chibok Girls

The presidency has said that the names of the released
girls would be release to the public soon.
President Buhari shortly before taking off to Germany for
his official visit welcome 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.
Garba Shehu, senior aide to President Buhari said: “The
Director-General, Malam LAWAL Daura has briefed 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 terrorists”, he said on his twitter
timeline.

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“Malam LAWAL 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 Vice president.
A senior government official in Nigeria has told the BBC
that 21 of the Chibok schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko
Haram militants are currently with security services in
Maiduguri, Borno state capital.
“It is understood the girls are being held by the security
services in the north-eastern city of Maiduguri”, BBC
reported.