We Are Not Giving Up on Christian Dapchi Girl - Nigeria President
Over 100 girls who were abducted from their school in Dapchi over a month ago by Boko Haram militants have been released, with the government denying that any ransom or exchange of prisoners was made. However, one girl was not released over her reported decision not to renounce Christianity. President Muhammadu Buhari's office says it "will not relent in efforts to bring Leah Sharibu safely back home". The abduction is a grim reminder of the Chibok girls who were also kidnapped by Boko Haram.
Dapchi schoolgirls.
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The government has accused the Peoples Democratic Party of "plumbing the depths of infamy" for saying the abduction and release of the Dapchi girls was stage-managed. The party ... Read more »
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One of the abducted schoolgirls says that five girls died, while one - a Christian - was still in captivity for refusing to denounce her faith. She also said they were fed with ... Read more »