Buhari assures release of remaining Chibok, Dapchi girls

President Muhammadu Buhari has said that the Federal Government is “working very hard” to ensure quick return of the remaining Chibok girls and Leah Sheribu of Dapchi school.
The president also reassured others people still in Boko Haram captivity will regain their freedom soonest.
The president gave the assurance in his key note address at the 2018 Nigerian Army Day Celebration (NADCEL) held at Monguno , Borno State.
He said his administration is also working hard to bring to an end the farmers/ herders’ crisis that have engulfed some states of the federation.
“I want to use this opportunity to reassure the world, Nigerians and the families of the remaining chibok gills and Leah Sheribu of the Dapchi school girls that this administration will not relent in our efforts to see that they are all released,” Buhari said.
The President, however, urged Nigerians to always be “tolerant, loving, and ready to give peace a chance.” “None of our religions or culture accept killing of people for any reasons whatsoever.
We must all rise as one to condemn this wicked act to ensure that all the culprits are brought to justice,” he said.
President Buhari after inspecting the military equipment on display also unveiled the first indigenous made mines resistance ambush protection vehicle.
He described the choice of Borno for 2018 NADCEL as note-worthy as it will change the negative narrative of the Boko Haram crisis in the state.
“I am delighted to be in your midst in this 2018 Nigerian Army Day Celebration.
I am particularly elated for the choice of the venue, which is northern Borno.
The choice of this venue is noteworthy of assuring all Nigerians that the negative narrative about Borno is now becoming a thing of the past.
We are aware of the effects of Boko Haram in the livelihood, economic and security of people of Borno.
“I want to sincerely thank the Nigerian Army and other security agencies for the role played in degrading Boko Haram insurgents in Borno and Northeast, as well as containing the security challenges facing the nation,” the President said.
The President paid special tributes to wounded and dead soldiers in the course of the Boko Haram crisis.
“This year’s Army Day Celebration, is in line with my administration’s three cardinal policies, which are security of the lives and property of the citizenry, growing the dwindling economy and the anticorruption crusade.
Thus, three years ago, when I took over as commander-inchief, I made the promise which has been achieved today,” he said.