Released Chibok Girls: Anglican Communion commends FG, urges continuous effort

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Chibok Girls
By Sumaila Ogbaje
Abuja, Oct. 18, 2016 (NAN) The Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion, on Tuesday applauded the Federal Government over the release of 21 Chibok School Girls abducted by Boko Haram sect in 2014.
In a statement by its General Secretary, Dr Stephen Fagbemi, the church also commended security agencies for their efforts in the successful release of the girls.
While congratulating the parents of the girls, the church commiserated with all those who lost their children or relations owing to the dastardly acts of the insurgents.
It urged the government to continue in its efforts to ensure the safe release of the remaining captives in no distant time.
According to the church, it is only natural to expect the parents and families concerned to be anxious and continually disturbed by the continuing captivity of their children.
“This is the feeling of people up and down the country.
“We urge all to continue to pray for guidance for our security outfits and the government for success and safe return of the girls and also for economic recovery for our country at this time.
“We wish our country and its leadership God’s grace, wisdom and guidance at this particular time in its history,” the church said.
The church said it received with delight, relief and optimism news of the released girls at a time when hope was almost lost about whether the girls would return again.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the girls have reunited with their parents while the government had promised to continue with negotiation for the release of others. (NAN)
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(Edited by Edwin Nwachukwu / Wale Ojetimi)