According to Vanguard, the Defence Headquarters, yesterday, distanced itself from negotiations that saw the release of abducted students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi.
However, it revealed that the Department of State Services, DSS, led the negotiations that resulted in the release of the students.
Acting Director, Defence Information, Brigadier General John Agim spoke following inquiry.
Responding to a text message sent to his known telephone line, the military spokesman simply said: “The girls were released through negotiations led by the Department of State Services, DSS.”
He, however, could not say anything further.