After 449 Days In Boko Haram Captivity, Nigerians Remember Leah Sharibu On 16th Birthday

By Ating Enwongo On May 14, 2019

Nigerians on social media have today remembered Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi school girl still in Boko Haram captivity as she clocks 16 years of age.

The thousands of birthday messages on social media may however not get to Sharibu who has been made to celebrate yet another birthday in the hands of the insurgents who kidnapped her 449 days ago.

Recall that on the 19th of February 2018, 110 school girls from the Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State where abducted by Boko Haram.

The girls were later released after one month of captivity, but 15-year-old Sharibu was left behind for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.

However, Nigerians took to social media Today to send birthday wishes to her and also criticise the Federal Government for failing to keep to the promise of her release up till now.

See Tweet Below;

Dear Leah Sharibu,

My friends, Senators @BenMurrayBruce and Ali Ndume, along with @OfficialBovi and award winning flutist, Tee Mac Omatsola, join me and members of the #RenosNuggets family to say #Happy16THBirthDayLeahSharibu

Please WATCH and RETWEET to support #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/Q1iADyVGde
— Reno Omokri (@renoomokri) May 14, 2019

Happy 16th Leah Sharibu a true definition of faith. May God hasten your release from the hands of the evil ones. pic.twitter.com/rCoNo3bKYd
— ONAH IGOMU (@teddyonah) May 14, 2019

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Dear Leah Sharibu,

Today you are 16, but already a mother to many for the inspiration and hope you represent. Happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/nu5DO7OMyO
— One Million Dollars (@SeyiGlobal) May 14, 2019

Today is Leah Sharibu’s 16th birthday – the only Dapchi school girl that Boko Haram refused to release because she refused to deny her Christian faith. May God keep you, Leah, & may His grace lead you back home to us speedily in Jesus name. Happy birthday, daughter of Zion. pic.twitter.com/MzanKKJzL7
— Prince Uduak Pedro (@princeuduakp) May 14, 2019

She went to school but her desk is still empty. #SheIsSixteenToday.

Leah Sharibu? #NeverToBeForgotten. pic.twitter.com/FQEGwyonnY
— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) May 14, 2019

Happy 16th birthday to Leah Sharibu.

Never to be forgotten! You are in our thoughts and prayers. Many happy returns. #FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/g4eHyk6toa
— Governor Dankwambo (@HEDankwambo) May 14, 2019

May God continue to be with her and may He grant her freedom from her cruel captors. Millions are with you and are praying for you O Daughter of Zion. Blessed are those that are persecuted for their faith. In the fullness of time you shall prevail. Happy birthday Leah Sharibu!
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) May 14, 2019

Happy 16th birthday Leah Sharibu! Symbol of Resilient Faith. May God be with you wherever you are . #FreeLeahtoday! @FEdGovtofNigeria pic.twitter.com/q0bJo8lH9r
— Anne Addeh (@AddehAnne) May 14, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leah Sharibu!
It’s her 16th Birthday and she is still in the hands of Boko Haram! The psychological trauma she & her family are going through isn’t something you and l will want to imagine.
Abducted since 19 Feb 2018, left in captivity because is a Christian! pic.twitter.com/74xreyEzhA
— Olushola Olufolabi (@olushola_shola) May 14, 2019

As Leah Sharibu marks her birthday in captivity today, I join other Nigerians and lovers of peace in the world to urge the FG Govt to ensure her release. God will sustain and her family members.
— Peter Ayodele Fayose (@GovAyoFayose) May 14, 2019