President Muhammadu Buhari on
Wednesday said his administration’s response to the February 19 abduction of
110 students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe
State was better than the response of the last administration to a similar
abduction in Chibok, Borno State.
He said while the Federal Government
under his watch swung into action immediately after the abduction, the last
administration looked the other way when the Chibok girls were abducted in
2014.
Buhari said these at a town hall
meeting with traditional/community leaders and other stakeholders in Damaturu,
Yobe State as part of activities lined up for his official visit to the state.
He said the commitment displayed by
his administration had led to the rescue of more than 100 Chibok girls taken
into captivity before he assumed office.
Former President Goodluck Jonathan
was in the saddle when the Chibok girls were abducted by the Boko Haram sect in
2014.
Buhari said, “The Federal
Government’s response to the unfortunate abduction of the school girls is a
clear departure from the insensitivity of the past administration which looked
the other way while the Chibok girls were taken away in 2014 and held in
captivity for over three years.
“Due to our commitment, over 100
Chibok girls have been rescued and reunited with their families, sent back to
school and empowered with requisite skills.
“You may recall that recently, our negotiation
efforts led to the release of abducted University of Maiduguri lecturers, some
women police personnel, students and even an NYSC member.
“We, therefore, have no doubt that
the Dapchi girls will be rescued or released. I can reassure parents, Nigerians
and the International Community that we will do all that is within our power to
make sure that the girls are brought back safely to their families.”
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