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21 Chibok girls released by Boko Haram

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. — Mallam Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) October 13, 2016 Good news from Aso Rock as the President’s spokesman confirms that 21 of the missing Chibok girls have been released by their […]

Oluwamayowa Idowu

9 years ago

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.

— Mallam Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) October 13, 2016

Good news from Aso Rock as the President’s spokesman confirms that 21 of the missing Chibok girls have been released by their captors, Boko Haram. It is believed that they are currently at a medical facility being checked.

The release of the girls, in a limited number is the outcome of negotiations between the administration and the Boko Haram…

— Mallam Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) October 13, 2016

…brokered by the International Red Cross and the Swiss government. The negotiations will continue.

— Mallam Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) October 13, 2016

The names of the released girls follows shortly.

— Mallam Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) October 13, 2016

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