The Islamic terrorist group, Boko Haram has released more girls from the 276 Chiboks girls kidnapped three years ago from Chibok Secondary School in northeast Nigeria.
A source close to Sahara Reporters said about 82 girls abducted by the sect, precisely in the middle of April 2014 were released after further negotiations between the Islamist group and the presidency.
However, the terms of negotiation of the Chibok girls release was never disclosed. But in the meantime, the girls are said to be staying in Banki town, Borno state awaiting transfer to an undisclosed destination.
The source added that the girls would be debriefed, undergo psychological and medical tests before they can be reunited with their families.
Recall that fifty-seven of the girls managed to escape in the hours that followed after they were abducted but the remaining 219 were held by the group. 21 Chibok girls were released in October in a deal brokered by Switzerland and the International Red Cross, others have escaped or been rescued, while a large number of them remain hostage.
The case of the Chibok girl has been a high profile worldwide incident - even though dozens of children and adults are being kidnapped on numerous raids by Boko Haram in Borno state. Leaving more trails of unsolved horrible crimes by the Islamic extremists.
Release of these girls has rekindled the trust of their parents and Nigerians towards the government, as well hope for a greater future for Nigeria.
President Muhammadu Buhari expresses his deep gratitude to all who played a part in ensuring the success of this operation. According to the statement by the presidency, the released girls are due to arrive in Abuja tomorrow Sunday, May 7, and will be received by the President.
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