21 released Chibok girls return home for Christmas (photos, video) Updated: an hour ago Author: Ife Olori Views: 43518 TWITTER FACEBOOK EMAIL WHATSAPP A group of 21 Chibok schoolgirls who had been released by Boko Haram terrorists in October would celebrate Christmas and New Year in the bosom of their families. The schoolgirls returning home The girls who were accompanied by operatives of the State Security Service (SSS) and the military travelled home to reunite with their relatives and friends. READ ALSO: Boko Haram terrorists ousted from Sambisa: Nigerians demand Shekau's head They stopped for some time in Yola, Adamawa state, on Thursday, December 22. They will celebrate Christmas surrounded by family members Bindo Jibrilla, the governor of Adamawa state, described the girls’ reunion with their loved ones as an event the whole country prayed for. Finally! On their way home He said: "For me, it is a rare opportunity to see you in Adamawa healthy and sound, we are grateful to almighty Allah and also commend the present administration for the efforts in fighting insurgency. The girls were accompanied by SSS opeartives and soldiers to provide security on their way home Let’s all join hands and pray for the rescue of the remaining students and all those who had been abducted by the Boko Haram."