Nathaniel Sharibu, father of
Leah, the only Dapchi schoolgirl still in Boko Haram custody, says the federal
government is yet to contact his family regarding Leah’s situation.
He is, therefore, appealing to
Nigerians — the media, in particular — to “put pressure on the government” to
ensure the release of his daughter.
Sharibu made the appeal during an
interview on RayPower 100.5 FM, on Monday when his daughter marked her 15th
birthday.
Among the 112 kidnapped girls
from Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe state, Leah is the only Christian.
Boko Haram members abducted the
girls on February 19.
While the others were later
brought home, Leah was held back for reportedly refusing to denounce
Christianity.
Sharibu said the family was “very
sad” that Leah was absent on her 15th birthday.
“Today is her 15th birthday and
the family is very sad about her absence,” he said.
Asked by the presenter if he has
received any support from government or his colleagues, he replied: “I am not
receiving anything … from the government, [it] is only the church that has been
coming to pray for me. They have been encouraging me through their prayers and
advising me.”
He also said the government had
not met with his family over the incident.
“I have not heard anything from
state, local and federal government. I’m even confused now,” he added.
When the presenter wished Leah,
happy birthday, assuring Sharibu that they were praying for her safe return, he
responded, “Amen. I need your assistance, I need you to put pressure on the
government to do something about it and ensure the release of my daughter.”
At the time the other girls were
released, President Muhammadu Buhari had assured Sharibu’s family that the girl
would not be abandoned.
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The abductors of Leah Sharibu will never have peace of mind until they her in Jesus mighty name. Amen
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