Rebecca Sharibu, mother of abducted Christian schoolgirl Leah Sharibu, has renewed her plea for help in securing her daughter’s release as Leah marked her 22nd birthday in captivity.
Leah was among 110 students abducted by Boko Haram terrorists from Government Girls’ Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State, on February 19, 2018. While most of the girls were later released, Leah was reportedly held back for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.
In a video shared on Thursday via Open Doors UK’s social media platform, Rebecca expressed sorrow over the prolonged separation from her daughter.
She described the pain of her continued absence as deeply distressing, stressing that her faith remained strong that God would bring Leah home.
She urged all who believe in justice and in the power of prayer to remember not only her daughter but others who remain in captivity for their religious beliefs.
Recall that Boko Haram last week invaded some military bases in Borno State, killed some soldiers and stole some arms and ammunition.
Speaking to a delegation of stakeholders from the Kogi East Senatorial Zone led by former Deputy Governor of Kogi State, Simon Asuba, who paid him a visit on Wednesday in Abuja, Atiku said lack of political will was responsible for the resurgence of Boko Haram.
The former presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) disclosed that the terrorist group started in Yobe State in 2002.
Atiku narrated that former President Olusegun Obasanjo called him into his office on how to stop the terror group.