Nasarawa residents laud released of 21 Chibok girls
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Chibok
By Awaayi Kuje
Karu (Nasarawa state), Oct.15, 2016 (NAN) Some Nasarawa State residents have hailed the efforts of the Federal Government in negotiating the release of the 21 abducted Chibok girls held by Boko Haram insurgents
They gave the commendation in a separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Karu Local Government Area of the state on Friday.
According to them, the release of the abducted girls has proved that the Federal Government is committed toward ending Boko Haram in the country.
The residents called on Nigerians to joining hands with government to tackle the security challenges facing the country.
Alhaji Abu Sani, a trader in Karu, said the traders were happy about the release, adding:“the news is not only exciting but also give us the hope that the remaining Chibok girls will be released.
“I commend the Federal Government’s efforts and commitments for ensuring the release of the abducted Chibok girls,” Sani said.
Sani called on Nigerians to support the Federal Government in its fight to end insurgency and other security challenges facing the country so that the people could go about their normal activities without fear.
Another trader, Mrs. Esther Nicodemus, also lauded the Federal Government commitment for the return peace in the North-East, adding that no society could develop in an atmosphere of rancour and confusion.
“I am also joining other Nigerians to express my joy and to commend the Federal Government for the release of the Chibok girls so that they can be reunited with their parents and other families members,” Nicodemus said.
Mr Mohammed Abdullahi and Mr Bulus John, told NAN in Karu that they were happy with the release of the 21 Chibok girls and also laud the Federal Government effort in that direction.
NAN also recall that on April 14, 2014 Boko Haram insurgents abducted over 2oo school girls in Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno. (NAN)
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Edited by Felix Nwadioha