Another 21 Chibok girls reportedly released

The presidency has explained that the 21 Chibok girls that were reportedly released on Thursday, are not a new set.

In a statement, Senior Special Assistant to the President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, stated that negotiations are ongoing to secure the release of more girls.

The statement said: “To my friends spreading the news of a further release of Chibok Girls, we are not there yet.

“The negotiations are ongoing and the Department of State Service, DSS is full of optimism that they will be successful.

“Today, the DSS took the 21 girls already secured to Yola, Adamawa State on their way home to celebrate the Christmas with their families.

“No new girls have been released but by God’s grace, they will be. Happy Christmas, everyone.”