ADVERTISEMENT

Chibok girl escapes from captivity, Presidency confirms

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo was said to have announced the girl's escape during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Wednesday.

___6695360___https:______static.pulse.com.gh___webservice___escenic___binary___6695360___2017___5___17___21___BH

Presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, confirmed this to the State House correspondents in Abuja on Wednesday, May 17.

Adesina said Acting President Yemi Osinbajo announced the girl's escape during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

The girl is said to have been brought to Abuja to join her colleagues who were recently rescued from the terror group.

ADVERTISEMENT

This is coming days after 82 of the kidnapped girls were released to the Federal  Government - they were freed on May 6, 2017 - in exchange for some Boko Haram prisoners.

About 276 girls were kidnapped from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014.

But 57 of the girls escaped the night they were kidnapped while three of them were later found.

In October 2016, 21 of the girls were released by the sect, which was the first batch of the prisoners' swap deal with the government.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

8 suspects disrupt inauguration of appointed commissioners at Kano Govt House

8 suspects disrupt inauguration of appointed commissioners at Kano Govt House

Yahaya Bello stripped of police protection as IG withdraws officers attached to him

Yahaya Bello stripped of police protection as IG withdraws officers attached to him

No need to run when EFCC invites you, Cubana Chief Priest advises Nigerians

No need to run when EFCC invites you, Cubana Chief Priest advises Nigerians

Immigration places wanted Yahaya Bello on watchlist, unveils his passport details

Immigration places wanted Yahaya Bello on watchlist, unveils his passport details

Oyo govt justifies demolition of Yoruba Nation agitators’ building

Oyo govt justifies demolition of Yoruba Nation agitators’ building

NAFDAC raids popular supermarket in Abuja for selling counterfeit products

NAFDAC raids popular supermarket in Abuja for selling counterfeit products

Iranian morality police crack down on women who don't wear headscarves

Iranian morality police crack down on women who don't wear headscarves

FG sets up committee to compensate landowners affected by Lagos-Calabar road project

FG sets up committee to compensate landowners affected by Lagos-Calabar road project

Kano Gov remains a bona fide member of our party - NNPP debunks suspension

Kano Gov remains a bona fide member of our party - NNPP debunks suspension

Pulse Sports

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Lionel Messi's son breaks the internet after scoring five goals for Inter Miami

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Naija Stars Abroad: Onyedika, Boniface, and Osimhen shine across Europe

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

Victor Osimhen and Tobi Amusan make list of Forbes’ 30 under 30 Class of 2024

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT