Encomium
Nigerians are not happy that the Chibok school girls have spent over six months in captivity. And while criticizing the handling of the incident, they prayed for their release.
‘It shows the kind of society in which we live’ – EMMANUEL ADEBISI
It is a sad story. It shows the kind of society in which we live. If it were to be their children, they would have done something drastic to bring them back.
Anything is expected in Nigeria, there is a possibility of foul play.
‘How can I be in a country where the leaders do not care about her citizens’ – BOLASHODUN TOBILOBA
This is something that makes me feel sad. How can I be in a country where the leaders do not care about her citizens not to talk of the leaders of tomorrow?
I won’t say I suspect a foul play, but if the government is playing with the lives of the children, they should remember God is not sleeping.
‘It is very sad’ – OLADIPUPO MOSES
Such a thing should not have happened in the first place. It is very sad. I believe if the government wants those girls released, they will do it in a twinkle of an eye. God knows best.
‘We really need to open our eyes and vote for the right candidate’ – SHOLA JOSHUA
I am not surprised that it all turned out like this. We really need to open our eyes and vote for the right candidate that will cater for the masses.
There is a possibility of that, we are in Nigeria. The only thing that can make me think otherwise is if they bring back those girls alive.
‘It’s quite sad and unfortunate that these girls can’t still be found’ – MURTALA ABIOBUN
It’s quite sad and unfortunate that these girls can’t still be found and rescued from their abductors after all the efforts by the government and the military. The girls are only paying for what they knew nothing about. Left to me, there is still more to what we are being made to believe. But one day, the truth will be known if our leaders refuse to tell us.
‘I strongly believe there is foul play somewhere, and God will expose those behind it’ – STEVEN AYOOLA
It surprises me a lot that the girls can still be in Boko Haram’s den till today. And a few days ago, the military announced that there was a cease fire agreement signed by Boko Haram insurgents and the military, but the following day, the same Boko Haram captured more territories and beheaded about six people in Borno. So, where is the ceasefire now? I strongly believe there is foul play somewhere, and God will expose those behind the whole thing one day.
‘I feel for the missing Chibok girls’ – VICTORIA OKEZIE-AGBARA
These Chibok school girls have really suffered. Spending over six months in God-knows-where, I feel for the poor girls. I think they are playing games with these innocent girls.
‘FG is joking with lives’ – EJIRO OKURAME
Anything can happen in Nigeria. The case of the missing Chibok girls is worrisome. I’m compelled to accuse the Federal Government of joking with human lives. Everything should be done to rescue these girls.
‘Truth is, we don’t ever finish anything in Nigeria’ – OLATUNJI ADETOLA
I do not know why we are talking about the Chibok girls at all now. I know I’m sounding insensitive, no, I’m just angry. Truth is, we don’t ever finish anything in Nigeria. Tell me one protest we ever finished, with result. When was the last time we saw a fresh #Bringbackourgirl banner?
Most of the ones we got were just publicity stunts by those celebrities. That’s typical of us. The Nigerian government knows us very well. They know it’s only a matter of time, we’ll forget about the girls. Do we think the government can’t honestly fight Boko Haram, if they choose?
Forget about Obasanjo’s method, do we think Boko Haram can thrive under him? Where are the invited Americans, French, Germans, etc? I just pray for the families of the girls. May the good Lord help them in these hard times.
‘Sure, there is a foul play, mutiny charges against soldiers is proof’ – ABDULRAHMAN TELLA
Maybe there even aren’t any abducted girls in the first place. And if there are, it’s clear Nigeria doesn’t have the capacity to bring them back. Sure, there is a foul play, several mutiny charges against soldiers is proof.
Imagine, the girls would be released to Cameroonian representatives not Nigerian. A ceasefire, yet bombings and abductions continue. Nigeria is losing the fight.
‘It’s not about efforts but result’ – ABDULKABEER KUYE
It’s so pathetic that after more than six months, our sisters and daughters, the leaders of tomorrow, are yet to be rescued. We can only imagine the sort of torture and inhumane conditions they must have been subjected to by these hoodlums called Boko Haram.
Ultimately, I think our government isn’t doing enough. Most times, it’s not about efforts but result, and on this standard, I think the government that is supposed to secure lives and properties, have failed and is failing woefully.
I don’t want to say there’s a foul play. I just think the pieces of information we get about the fight, do not seem to be entirely true. We recently heard the girls would be released last week, as a condition for the ceasefire deal. That too hasn’t given us the much awaited result. I pray the government overcomes this menace.
