Photo: Abducted Chibok Girls
Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok, parents of the victims have renewed their appeal for urgent action to rescue those still missing.
In an open letter released on Monday, the group, represented by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan, urged the Nigerian government, the United Nations, and the international community to intensify efforts to secure the release of the remaining girls.
According to the parents, 87 of the abducted schoolgirls are still unaccounted for, more than a decade after the tragic incident that shocked the world.
Describing the situation as an ongoing tragedy, the families stressed that time has not eased their pain or uncertainty.
“For the families, this is not a past tragedy but an ongoing reality,” the statement read.
“The passage of time has not lessened the uncertainty faced by those still waiting for answers.”
The parents called for sustained commitment and accountability from authorities, urging the government to strengthen search operations and ensure transparency in handling the case.
They also appealed to global stakeholders, warning against allowing the issue to fade from international attention.
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“The responsibility to act does not diminish with time,” they stated, emphasizing the need for coordinated and continuous efforts.
The group cautioned against reducing the abduction to mere symbolism without achieving closure for affected families.
“The situation remains unresolved until all those missing are accounted for,” they added.
The Chibok schoolgirls were abducted on April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram insurgents attacked their school in Borno State, triggering global outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.
Over the years, several of the girls have been rescued or escaped through military operations and negotiations.
However, dozens remain in captivity.
The Federal Government has consistently described the rescue of the remaining girls as a national priority, alongside efforts to address other insurgency-related abductions in Nigeria’s North-East.
Despite these assurances, families continue to wait for answers—and for the safe return of their daughters.
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