Rebecca Malam, one of released Chibok girls hails Buhari, makes demand (photos)
– President Muhammadu Buhari received the 21 Chibok girls who were released by Boko Haram terrorists
– He promised to make sue other girls still in captivity return home
– The girls applauded the president and urged security operatives to intensify their effort to bring the rest of the girls home
Rebecca Malam who is one of the girls released by Boko Haram terrorists has hailed President Muhammadu Buhari for ensuring their safe return.
Rebecca spoke on behalf of the other 21 Chibok girls who were released by Boko Haram on Thursday, October 13.
She urged security agencies to intensify efforts so that their colleagues still in Sambisa forest will be returned.
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President Buhari met the rescued girls and their parents in Abuja on Wednesday, October 19 where he welcomed them and said the government was committed to the return of the other girls.
In his speech, Buhari said the release of the girls was as a result of joint efforts from the federal government, security operatives and the international community.
“The release of these 21 girls followed a series of negotiations between Government and the Boko Haram group, brokered by our friends both local and International. Since this Administration assumed office, we have been working towards the safe release of the girls. The Nigerian DSS, Military and other Security Agencies have spared no effort to secure our girls. These 21 girls are the manifestation of our doggedness and commitments to the release and return of the Chibok girls.”
The #Chibok Girls are received in the State House by President @MBuhari and Vice President @ProfOsinbajo. pic.twitter.com/25RfflbgUd
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) October 19, 2016
“While joining their parents to rejoice and praise the Almighty, we shall redouble efforts to ensure that we fulfill our pledge of bringing the remaining girls back home. Already, the credible first step has been taken and Government will sustain the effort until all the remaining girls return safely These 21 girls will be given adequate and comprehensive medical, nutritional and psychological care and support.
The Federal Government will rehabilitate them, and ensure that their reintegration back to the Society is done as quickly as possible. Aside from rescuing them, we are assuming the responsibility for their personal, educational and professional goals and ambitions in life. Obviously, it is not late for the girls to go back to school and continue the pursuit of their studies.
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“These dear daughters of ours have seen the worst that the world has to offer. It is now time for them to experience the best that the world can do for them.
“The Government and all Nigerians must encourage them to achieve their desired ambitions. The Federal Government appreciates the patience and understanding of the parents of all the abducted Chibok girls.
“We equally thank Nigerians and the International Community for their support and prayers, and for never losing confidence in our ability to secure the safe release of our girls. Once again, I congratulate the 21 released girls, their parents, the Chibok Community the security agencies and all Nigerians on this day of delight and rejoicing.”
Meanwhile, here are reports that a remote military camp in the northeastern region of Nigeria, was raided by Boko Haram insurgents.
The insurgents reportedly stormed the camp on Monday, October 17, wounding 13 soldiers and taking away an unknown number of soldiers.
Monday’s attack comes a week after one faction of Boko Haram released 21 of more than 200 schoolgirls kidnapped from northeastern Chibok town, and as Nigeria’s government is negotiating for the release of another 83 of the girls abducted 2½ years ago.
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