The Bring Back Our Girls campaign group has said the release of 21 out of over 200 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram is a ‘wonderful development’.

The group in a statement signed by its leaders, Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu said commended the Nigerian Army and the civillian JTF for the release of the girls.

“This wonderful development confirms what we have always known about the capacity of our government to rescue our #ChibokGirls.

“While awaiting further details, we take this opportunity to salute the work of our security services at the front lines – the commitment, resilience and tireless efforts of our members of the Multi-national Joint Task Force and the civilian JTF.

“We also thank the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Swiss government and all negotiators involved in securing the release.

“Following this development, we trust that our government will continue to work to keep the safety, security, and well-being of the other girls a high priority.

“We further urge the international community to continue to support our government’s effort to rescue all other abducted Nigerians, so that parents, the Chibok community, the nation, and the world can finally put an end to this nightmare once and for all,” the group said.

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