‘We always believed in Buhari’s capacity to rescue girls,’ BBOG says

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October 13, 2016 3:52 PM

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group made the comments following the release of 21 Chibok girls by Boko Haram.

Oby Ezekwesili (R) with another member of the Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group during a silent protest on August 30, 2016.

The Bring Back Our Girls (BBOG) group has said that it always believed in the government’s capacity to rescue the abducted Chibok girls.

The group made the comments following the release of 21 Chibok girls by Boko Haram.

A statement released by BBOG spokespersons, Aisha Yesufu and Oby Ezekwesili, on the development reads:

“We welcome reports from the Presidential Spokesperson, Garba Shehu, of the negotiated release of 21 of our abducted #ChibokGirls today.This wonderful development confirms what we have always known about the capacity of our goverment to rescue our #ChibokGirls."

“While awaiting further details, we take this opportunity to salute the work of our security services at the front lines — the commitment, resilience and tireless efforts of our members of the Multi-national Joint Task Force and the civilian JTF. We also thank the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Swiss government and all negotiators involved in securing the release.

“Following this development, we trust that our government will continue to work to keep the safety, security, and well-being of the other girls a high priority.

“We further urge the international community to continue to support our government’s effort to rescue all other abducted Nigerians, so that parents, the Chibok community, the nation, and the world can finally put an end to this nightmare once and for all.”

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Meanwhile, Information Minister, Lai Mohammed has denied reports that the girls were exchanged for Boko Haram members.

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