By Peter Adelowo
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has called on the Tinubu-led administration to redouble its effort to ensure the release of Leah Sharibu who has been held captive by the Boko Haram insurgents for over seven years.
A statement signed by the President of CAN, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, says Leah’s prolonged captivity is a painful reminder of the insecurity plaguing the nation.
It calls for urgent need to protect the fundamental right to freedom of religion.
“The Christian Association of Nigeria stands in solidarity with her family and all who continue to bear the pain of her absence. Leah’s courage and steadfast faith in the face of unimaginable adversity remain a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all”, Okoh adds.
According to the President of CAN no sacrifice was too great to bring Leah home.
It also appeals to the international community to lend its voice and resources to this cause.
The statement further calls on the government, security agencies, and all stakeholders to take decisive actions to end the scourge of violence and restore safety to the nation.
It states that Leah Sharibu was among the 110 girls abducted by the insurgents on February 19, 2018 from Government Girls Science and Technical School in Dapchi, Yobe State.
“While 104 girls were returned to their families and five were reportedly killed in the abduction, the insurgents allegedly kept Leah Sharibu because she refused to comply with their demands to denounce her Christian faith” he stresses
