FEDERAL GOVERNMENT READY TO REHABILITATE REPENTANT BOKO HARAM MEMBERS, SAYS BUHARI
The President described the process that led to the release of the girls, as “solemn pledge” also tasked all appropriate security agencies to safely bring back the girls.
“We also reached out to our contacts at home and abroad. We embarked on back channel shuttles with a clear view to bring to an end the tragedy. We entered into negotiations solely to make sure that no single girl was hurt. This strategy paid off as the girls have been released without any incidents,” he said.
Buhari said security services had since been directed to put in place further measures around all schools vulnerable to attacks to ensure the safety of pupils/students and teachers and school workers.
“I have tasked all the security agencies to work to ensure that we do not witness any reoccurrence of these incidents,” he said. Security chiefs have been warned in clear terms that any lapse on their parts will be viewed seriously.
“To the rescued students, we want to reassure you as our daughters that you will freely live and pursue your dreams in Nigeria of peace and order without fear of violence or molestation,” the president gave assurance.
Buhari while appreciating the joy of parents of the freed Dapchi girls, also assured the parents of the Chibok girls still in captivity of Boko Haram that, they should not lose hope.
“I want to appeal to the Chibok community never to lose hope or despair. We are determined as never before to bring back our remaining Chibok daughters. And this, we must accomplish. And that will be soon by God’s grace,” he said.
