We’ll Continue To Seek And Secure Release Of All Children And Captives Of Terrorists- Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has given an assurance that the Federal Government will continue to seek and work towards the release of all School girls and others captured by terrorists in the country.
In a press statement personally signed by him, President Buhari noted that exactly two years ago, School Children in Dapchi were kidnapped by the Boko Haram terrorists but gave an assurance that his government would continue to work towards facilitating the release of all Nigerians held captive by the group.
“Two years ago, 110 innocent children from the town of Dapchi were taken, against their will, by the terrorists of Boko Haram. 107 survived the ordeal. Today all but one – Leah Sharibu – are returned to their families.
“Now aged 16, Leah remains in the hands of the terrorists – they say because she refuses to renounce her Christian faith.
“We say, as the government for and of all Nigerians, that no person has the right to force another to change their faith against their will and that all life is sacred.
“This government continues and seeks to secure the release of all children and captives of terrorists – and we do so regardless of their creed or the name of their creator.
“As we as redouble our efforts for Leah’s return, we can never allow the terrorists to divide us – Christian against Muslim, Muslim against Christian. We are all Sons of Abraham. And all Nigerians have the same worth and rights before the law, and before God”.
