The northern states chapter of
the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has asked President Muhammadu
Buhari to double up efforts in securing the freedom of Leah Sharibu, following
the release of Zainab Aliyu from Saudi Arabia detention.
Aliyu, a student of the Maitama
Sule university in Kano, was released on Tuesday, after being arrested and
detained by Saudi authorities for alleged possession of a banned drug.
In a statement by Joseph Hayab,
public relations officer, northern CAN, the association expressed sadness at
how “innocent Nigerians” are suffering abroad for crimes they didn’t commit.
CAN northern states also
commended the federal government’s prompt effort in rescuing Aliyu, adding that
the same energy and effort be directed towards securing the release of Sharibu.
Sharibu, who was the only
Christian girl among the 112 kidnapped from the Government Girls Technical
College, Dapchi, Yobe state, in February 2018, is still in Boko Haram custody.
The association charged Buhari to
treat all Nigerians equally as this will make citizens proud of the government
and the country.
“CAN Northern states rejoices
with the parents of Zainab Aliyu and the government of our country for securing
her release after she was arrested and detained in Saudi Arabia for allegations
of drug trafficking,” the association said.
“It is sad that many innocent
Nigerians are suffering for a crime they know nothing about.
“This prompt effort by government
is commendable and should be sustained for all and in the future, because this
is what we want to see from our leaders in this country.
“But as we rejoice about this
development, we are also compelled to ask this important question: Are all
Nigerians equal or some are more equal than others?
“We are aware that many innocent
citizens of our country have been arrested, some killed and others are still in
detention; but we have not heard any directives from Mr. President to his
Attorney General to take action about them with this kind of urgency.
“If we want our citizens to be
proud of their government and country, then we need to show equal concern about
what happens to everyone in this country.
“We cannot also celebrate the
release of Zainab and forget Leah Sharibu who did not commit any crime but has
been in captivity for over a year now.
“We, therefore, appeal to
President Buhari to direct his security agencies to double their efforts and
get Leah released and reunited with her parents.
“Leah, too, wants to enjoy the
protection of her leaders.”
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