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How Boko Haram Released 3 Abducted Lecturers, 10 Police Wives, Security Briefs Buhari

The Department of State Services (DSS) today, Saturday, briefed President Muhammadu Buhari on how the three abducted University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) lecturers were released today in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, by suspected Boko Haram terrorists after some negotiations, ordered by the President.

Ten women, who are wives of police officers, were also released by the Boko Haram terrorists.

A statement by the senior special assistant to the President on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu said that the release followed a series of negotiations as directed by President Buhari and was facilitated by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).

The statement said that the three lecturers and 10 women that were rescued are in the custody of the security service and are on their way to Abuja with the assistance of the Nigerian Army and the Air Force.
It said that a team of doctors and psychologists has been placed on standby, adding that the rescued persons may be presented to the President and thereafter released to their families, if there are no issues of security or medical concerns.

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It said that the President got step by step progress reports on the lengthy negotiations that took place before the release, adding that he received the good news with a lot of happiness.

“He commended all those who in one way or the other helped in making the release possible.

“He then urged the DSS and the Nigerian Army to intensify  efforts to bring home the remaining Chibok Girls still in the custody of the terrorists.

“The Director-General, Malam Lawal Daura, assured the President that they were working hard to bring home the remaining girls and, as soon as possible, bring the Chibok Girls saga to an end.” [myad]