Kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls to be returned home

October 17, 2014
Mariah Timms
News Writer
World News

The Nigerian military has reached a truce agreement for a ceasefire with the Islamic militant group Boko Haram, according to the BBC. The agreement also includes the release of the more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped by the militants six months ago. Boko Haram has been in conflict with the Nigerian government and military since 2009.