It is been 365 days of hopes, expectations and prayers for the return of the more than 200 girls kidnapped from a school in Chibok local government area in Borno state.
The tragic incident which occurred in April 14, 2014, left many Topsy-turvy, with hope written all over the faces of parents who eagerly anticipate the safe return of the girls.
With today marking a year since the girls were kidnapped, Former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has expressed grief over the unfortunate disappearance of the girls.
Atiku who took to his Facebook page to decry the kidnap of the girls, urged Nigerians to keep praying for the safe return of the girls.
An emotional Atiku said:
As a father, it hurts deeply that the #ChibokGirls are yet to return home. We continue to pray for their safe return.Posted by Atiku Abubakar on Tuesday, April 14, 2015
On the night of April 14-15, 2014, more than two hundred girls in northeastern Nigeria gathered for their final examinations in the town of Chibok. Instead of taking their tests, they were kidnapped. Three weeks later, on May 5, Boko Haram leader, Abubakar Shekau claimed responsibility for the kidnapping.
Unfortunately, today marked the sad date: 365 days (one year) without the Chibok girls.
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