The 21 Chibok girls released from the captivity of Boko Haram militants during the week have been reunited with their parents.
The rescued girls were reunited with their parents during a thanksgiving service held on Sunday in the nation’s capital city, Abuja.
Speaking at the church service, the Minister of Information Mr Lai Mohammed, announced that “the Federal Government is negotiating with Boko Haram for the release of the remaining Chibok Girls”.
It was an atmosphere of celebration, with the girls singing and dancing, thanking God for their release.
Endured Captivity
At a point, one of the girls took the microphone and sang thanksgiving songs and the others joined her in the merriment, serenading the environment with a feeling of joy and relief.
For over two years they have endured captivity in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists.
One of the girls, Gloria Dame, who spoke on behalf of the group in Hausa, said they were grateful to be alive.
After her speech, the service continued, with the reverend delivering words of encouragement to the girls.
Midway into the service, however, the parents of the girls arrived and not minding the downpour, the girls on identifying their parents ran to embrace them.
From Tears To Dancing
Tears flowed freely and emotions were visible, as the parents finally reunited with their children.
With calm restored, the mood changed from tears to dancing of joy among the parents and their children.
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