Ebun Francis || President Muhammadu Buhari while on a visit to Yobe State on Wednesday gave his administration pass mark on its response to the abduction of the Dapchi school girls.
According to the President, the response of his government is better when compared to that of the previous government when the Chibok school girls were abducted in 2014.
The President told stakeholders at a townhall meeting in Damaturu, Yobe state that his government acted immediately it learnt of the kidnap at Dapchi and also the efforts he made to ensure that some Chibok schoolgirls and other captives were released.
He said, “The federal government’s response to the unfortunate abduction of the schoolgirls 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.”