Remaining Chibok Girls Will Be Rescued Soon – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has asked parents of the remaining Chibok schoolgirls that are still in Boko Haram captivity to never lose hope.

Over 200 Chibok schoolgirls were abducted from the Chibok Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State in April 2014. The insurgents have since released many of the girls, but over 100 of the students are still in the hands of their abductors.

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But speaking on Friday during the reception of the freed 104 Dapchi girls at the State House, President Buhari said his government is doing all it can to ensure the girls are re-united with their family.

“To the rescued students, we want to reassure you as our daughters, that you will freely live and pursue your dreams in Nigeria of peace and order, without fear of violence or molestation,” Mr Buhari said.

“While parents of the Dapchi girls rejoice because of the reunion with their children, I want to appeal to the Chibok Community never to lose hope or to despair. We are determined as never before, to bring back our remaining Chibok daughters. And this, we must accomplish. And that will be soon by God’s grace.

“While further efforts are being made to secure the release of every abducted citizen in Nigeria, Government is ever ready to accept the unconditional laying down of arms by any member of the Boko Haram group, who show strong commitment in that regard. We are ready to rehabilitate and integrate such repentant members into the larger society.

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“This country has suffered enough of hostility. Government is therefore appealing to all to embrace peace for the overall development of our people and the country.”

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