Atiku reacts to release of 21 Chibok girls

Former Vice President, Abubakar Atiku has described the release of the 21 Chibok girls a beacon of hope.

Atiku on his social media account said: “I am incredibly happy at this news. A lesson, hope always wins. Prayers for the release of the remaining” .

The presidency has said that the names of the released girls would be release to the public soon.

President Buhari shortly before taking off to Germany for his official visit welcome the release of the girls but cautioned Nigerians to be mindful of the fact that more than 30,000 fellow citizens were killed through terrorism.

I am incredibly happy at this news. A lesson, hope always wins. Prayers for the release of the remaining #ChibokGirls https://t.co/xg57gYADaK

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) October 13, 2016