Amnesty International (AI) has
asked the federal government to learn from the abduction of some schoolgirls in
Dapchi, Yobe state, by protecting schools in the north-east.
On Wednesday, 105 girls out of
110 were released. Five are said to be dead and one is still missing.
Osai Ojigho, AI director in
Nigeria, described the release of the girls as a huge relief for their
families.
She, however, added that the
insurgents “must immediately” release the remaining girl in custody and all
other abductees.
“Moreover, the released girls are
currently being held in the government’s custody, further prolonging their
ordeal,” she said in a statement.
“The authorities must immediately
release them, and ensure that they are able to return to their families or be
provided with an alternative safe option if they so choose.
“The authorities must also ensure
the girls have access to comprehensive support, including confidential
counselling and medical care.
“Furthermore, it remains
absolutely vital that the Nigerian government investigates the security
failures that lead to the abduction – a fact highlighted by the tragic news
that five of the schoolgirls died in captivity.
“The Dapchi abduction must be the
catalyst for the government to ensure adequate protection of all schools in
northeast Nigeria so that this can never happen again.”
The organisation also asked the
government to publish the results of investigations into the abduction of
Chibok schoolgirls “as a first step towards meeting its responsibility of
protecting civilians from Boko Haram attacks.”
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