NewsChibok Girls, Leah Sharibu Remain Unforgotten, Says Govt

Chibok Girls, Leah Sharibu Remain Unforgotten, Says Govt

BEVERLY HILLS, April 14, (THEWILL) – The Federal Government on Wednesday said Leah Sharibu, Chibok girls, and others in the captivity of Boko Haram insurgents are not forgotten.

The government assured that plans were ongoing to rescue them from their captors and prevent further kidnap of students from schools across the country.

About 276 girls were abducted from Chibok Secondary School in Chibok, a community in Borno State, on April 14, 2014.

Some of the girls were said to have escaped and others were rescued by the military but about a hundred of them are still believed to be with their abductors.

The Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, Sadiya Farouq, on the 7th anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok girls, said relevant ministries and agencies were working to ensure the rescue of those still with their captors.

She said: “As the Minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Disaster Management and Social Development, it grieves me to have to mark this 7th anniversary of the abduction of the Chibok girls.

“Our government came into power with a public mandate to control the insurgency in the north east that led to the Chibok girls’ abduction and to fight the corruption that hampered the rescue effort, which corruption created the deprivations that have made the north east a breeding area for terrorists.

“We have achieved a lot but significant work remains for all levels of government. Half of the Chibok girls have been rescued and reunited with their families and have resumed their education.

“We will continue working to bring back those left behind. Local, State and Federal government readiness to respond to attacks on schools is greatly improved.

“We are working to prevent such attacks from occurring in the first place.

“I cannot speak openly about the security strategies and measures but I can assure you that your government holds the safety and security of its citizens as our sacred duty.

“We are fighting a regional tide of criminality and violent extremism in partnership with others.

“Let me assure the parents of the Chibok girls, Leah Sharibu and other abductees, that this government has not forgotten you.

“We have heard your demands and the responsible ministries and agencies will respond on behalf of the government.”

About the Author

Recent Posts

More like this
Related

Six Labour Party Enugu Assembly Members Defect To PDP

March 28, (THEWILL)- About six members of the Labour...

Reps Query NCAT Over Sale Of Helicopters, Summons Ministers, Rectors

March 28, (THEWILL)- The House of Representatives, on Thursday,...

Gunmen Attack Police Station In Anambra

March 28, (THEWILL)- Gunmen, numbering over 30, on Thursday,...