Spanish Government Hails Release of Chibok Girls

Obinna Chima

The Government of Spain has welcomed the release of 82 abducted Chibok girls by the Boko Haram sect.

The Spanish government in a statement through is Embassy in Nigeria, also expressed joy and satisfaction with the development.

The government also reiterated its solidarity with the government and people of Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram terrorists.

The statement explained: “The government of Spain welcomes and expresses its joy and satisfaction at the release of a group of more than 80 of the girls abducted in Chibok, and at them being re-united with their families. Spain expresses its utmost wish that the rest of the women and girls abducted by Boko Haram will soon be released after their lengthy stay in captivity and that those responsible will be brought to justice.

“The government of Spain reiterates its solidarity with the people and government of Nigeria over the inhumane suffering that Boko Haram has caused in recent years. Spain supports the efforts of the government of Nigeria in the fight against Boko Haram terrorism, which has led to so much instability in the region.”

President Muhammadu Buhari had at the weekend received the 82 Chibok schoolgirls freed by Boko Haram on Saturday.

The president had while receiving the girls said: “I cannot express in a few words how happy I am to welcome our dear girls back to freedom. On behalf of all Nigerians, I will like to share my joy with you, your parents, your relatives, friends and Government of Borno State on regaining your freedom.”

He commended the security agencies, the Red Cross, local authorities, local and foreign NGOs and all those, who contributed in one way or another to secure the release of the girls.

He also assured that the federal government “will spare no effort to see that they and all other Nigerians, who have been abducted, safely regain their freedom.”