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87 Chibok Girls Still In Boko Haram Captivity – Rep Member Confirms

VerseNews recalls that on April 14, 2014, terrorists from Boko Haram assaulted and abducted 276 girls…

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Ahmed Jaha, the House of Representatives member representing Chibok, Domboa, and Gwoza, has stated that 87 Chibok girls are still in captivity out of the 276 abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on April 14, 2014.

VerseNews reports that Jaha while commending the Federal Government for recovering some girls, he emphasized the need for increased security in areas still under threat.

Jaha highlighted that although Chibok is relatively safe, some communities are still occupied by insurgents.

The information was shared during an event in Abuja to showcase Chibok’s culture to children and youths who have been displaced due to terrorism.

VerseNews recalls that on April 14, 2014, terrorists from Boko Haram assaulted and abducted 276 girls from the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok.

Upon leaping from the trucks carrying them, 57 schoolgirls managed to flee without any harm. In addition, the military has saved the lives of others.

Jaha said, “I commend efforts being made to ensure peace returns to Chibok. We also have to commend the FG for recovering some of the Chibok girls but we still have 87 in captivity. We are happy with the way and manner peace has returned to some parts of Chibok but we are begging the FG to provide security where they are not present.

“Chibok is relatively safe now. Relatively safe in the sense that we still have areas that are still under the occupation of Boko Haram and we equally have places where we still have insurgents attacking some communities. How will I agree that it is safe when some of my constituents are still in IDP camps and some are taking refuge in Abuja, Lagos, Kano, and Porth Harcourt among others? For me to say it is absolutely safe for people to go back I don’t think I am fair to my people.”

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