Chibok girls: 18 of 21 freed victims reportedly pregnant

Following the release of 21 Chibok Girls earlier today, report has indicated that 18 among the 21 girls are pregnant.

DSS sources told DAILY POST, that though it’s difficult to ascertain just by mere observation, officials at the Air Force hospital had hinted that many of the girls returned with pregnancy.

Even though we cannot verify the actual number of those who are pregnant, the source estimated that ”at least eighteen of the twenty-one of are pregnant.” 

 

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The degraded Boko Haram group had earlier today, Thursday, dropped off 21 of the girls at the Banki area of the state and it was learnt that the girls were picked up by military helicopter.

Also, the Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu, had confirmed the release of the 21 girls, saying the release of the girls, in a limited number was the outcome of negotiations between the administration and the Boko Haram.

The released girls are currently on their way to Abuja by air from the Airforce base in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital.