[Mhiz Rebecca]

The Federal government has released a statement
confirming the release of 82 more Chibok girls from
Boko Haram captivity. The girls were released yesterday
May 6th after further negotiations between the Federal
government and Boko Haram members. The girls who
are in Borno state presently, will be received in Abuja by
Presidnet Buhari later today May 7th. Read the state
house press release signed by Senior Special Assisatnt
to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Garba
Shehu.
President Muhammadu Buhari is pleased to announce
that negotiations to release more of
the #ChibokGirls have yielded results.
Today, 82 more #ChibokGirls were released.
After lengthy negotiations,our security agencies have
taken back these girls, in exchange for some Boko
Haram suspects held by the authorities.
The released #ChibokGirls are due to arrive in Abuja
tomorrow Sunday May 7, and will be received by the
President.
President Muhammadu Buhari expresses his deep
gratitude to all who played a part in ensuring the
success of this operation, as follows: Security agencies,
the military, the Government of Switzerland, the
International Committee of the Red Cross, and local and
international NGOs.
The President has repeatedly expressed his total
commitment towards ensuring the safe return of the
#ChibokGirls, and all other Boko Haram captives.
The President has received detailed briefings from the
Director-General of the Department of State Services
(DSS) at every stage of the negotiations/operation.