Boko Haram  release of 21 Chibok girls ought to be a joyous affair for the girls, the Nigerian government and the parents and relations of the girls.

But joy was subdued at the reception ceremony for the girls at the Abuja Clinic where the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers and the Director-general of Department of State Services received them.

Emotions could not be curbed as the girls who have been away in captivity for 30 months burst out in tears. Some of the ministers also shed tears.

Lai Mohmmmed speaking with 21 of the 219 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok, Borno State, 911 days ago, yesterday in Abuja.
PHOTOS: Abayomi Adeshida

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo received 21 of the 219 schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from Chibok, Borno State, 911 days ago, yesterday in Abuja PHOTOS: Abayomi Adeshida

Vice president prof yemi osinbajo receives 21 chibok girl from dss

Cross section of released Chibok girls Photo by Abayomi ADESHIDA