Intensify efforts to rescue Leah Sharibu, CAN urges FG

The Christian Affiliation of Nigeria has urged the Federal Authorities to redouble its efforts to safe the discharge of Leah Sharibu, who was kidnapped seven years in the past on February 19, 2018.

Leah Sharibu was amongst 110 schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram terrorists from the Authorities Ladies Science and Technical School in Dapchi, Yobe State, in February 2018.

Whereas others had been launched, Leah was withheld by the terrorists for refusing to denounce her Christian religion.

In a press release launched on Thursday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, famous that no sacrifice was too nice to convey Leah again residence whereas urging the worldwide group to lend their voices and sources to the course.

Okoh mentioned her extended captivity was “a painful reminder” of the insecurity plaguing the nation.

He additional said that Leah’s religion within the face of adversity remained a beacon of hope and inspiration whereas calling on Nigerians and Christian devoted to unite in prayer and motion for Leah and for peace within the land

The assertion reads as follows “At this time, as we mark over seven years for the reason that abduction of Leah Sharibu by Boko Haram insurgents on February 19, 2018, the Christian Affiliation of Nigeria (CAN) stands in solidarity together with her household and all who proceed to bear the ache of her absence. Leah’s braveness and steadfast religion within the face of unimaginable adversity stay a beacon of hope and inspiration to us all.

“Her extended captivity is a painful reminder of the insecurity plaguing our nation and the pressing want to guard the elemental proper to freedom of faith. We name on the Federal Authorities to redouble its efforts to safe Leah’s launch and that of others nonetheless held captive. No sacrifice is simply too nice to convey our daughter residence. We additionally attraction to the worldwide group to lend their voices and sources to this trigger.

“CAN urges all Nigerians, particularly the Christian devoted, to unite in prayer and motion for Leah and for peace in our land. Allow us to transcend denominational traces and work as one physique to advocate for justice. We stay hopeful that Leah will quickly return to her family members, and we guarantee her household of our unrelenting help.

“To the federal government, safety companies, and all stakeholders, we cost you to behave decisively to finish this scourge of violence and restore security to our nation. CAN will proceed to talk for the unvoiced and champion the reason for peace and unity in Nigeria.”