Released Chibok Girls Finally Reunite With Their Families Amidst Tears Of Joy

It was an outpour of emotions as the 21 recently released #Chibok girls reunited with their families. A church service was held in their honor on October 16th, at Abuja.

The girls were released after a series of negotiations between the Boko Haram militants and the Nigerian government. A child of about 20 months born to one of the girls was also released.

A mother overwhelmed with joy straps her teenage daughter to her back

Two years ago, more than 200 young girls were abducted from their boarding school in Chibok, Borno State, Nigeria by Boko Haram militants.

Vice-President Osibanjo (Right) consoles one of the released girls

The release of the 21 girls aged between 16-18 years still seems so untrue. We pray and hope for the safe return of the other girls. Every girl-child deserves to be educated and free from violence. #BringBackOurGirls