ActionAid: Remaining 218 Chibok girls must be rescued

ActionAid Nigeria, a non-governmental organisation, has welcomed the news of the release of one of the abducted Chibok school girls.

The organisation commended the military and the civilian JTFk task force for their effort, saying the battle must continue until the remaining captives have been rescued.

“It is great news that the first Chibok school girl has been found. This raises hope that the remaining 218 girls and others still held captive would be rescued and reunited with their families,” Ojobo Atuluku, ActionAid Nigeria’s country director, said in a statement.

“we celebrate with the family of the found Chibok girl, and commend the effort of the Nigerian army and the Civilian joint task force for their efforts at ending insurgency in the north-east of Nigeria, the Nigerian government must intensify efforts and give them all required support to seek out the remaining girls.

“It is important for the government to strongly advocate against the stigma and discrimination women and girls face when they return. We also expect the Victims Support Fund of the federal government to be accountable and give report of how women and girls and their babies are being cared for.

“Boko Haram continues to remain a huge threat to the safety of women and girls in Nigeria. It is important that all efforts are made to protect them and to allow women and girls to live, free from fear.”