Security
operatives today stopped the Bringbackourgirls group led by Dr Oby Ezekwesili
from having access to the Presidential villa
This
comes exactly two years after over 200 girls were kidnapped in their school in
Chibok, Borno State
President
Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday appealed to the distraught parents of the girls to
be patient with him.
He
urged them to show understanding as his administration continues to work round
the clock to ensure the release of the abducted girls.
Buhari’s
position was contained in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on
Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
“President
Buhari urges the (Chibok girls’) parents to continue to exercise patience and
understanding as the government works diligently to ensure that the girls
return home unharmed.
“The
President thanked all Nigerians, religious and civil organisations, and the
international community for their continued sympathy, support and prayers for
the return of the Chibok girls,” the statement read in part.
Buhari
was further quoted to have assured the parents and relations of the kidnapped
Chibok girls that he frequently reflects on the ordeal of the captives in the
hands of Boko Haram terrorists and shares the pain of their continued absence
from home.
He
reaffirmed that, as a parent and leader of the country, he understands the
torment, frustration and anxiety of the parents and will not spare any effort
to ensure the safe return of the girls.
The
statement added, “The President continues to believe that with the total
commitment of the Federal Government, Nigerian Armed Forces and security
agencies, and the support of the international community, the girls will be
eventually rescued.
“President
Buhari notes that thousands of persons, mostly women and children, who were
kidnapped by Boko Haram, have already been rescued and reunited with their
families. He shares the hope of the parents that the Chibok girls will
ultimately be rescued and reunited with their families as well.
“The
President assures the parents that the Federal Government and security agencies
will continue to explore all possible options for the safe return of the
girls.”
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