REPS NEWS: Reps urges FG to Expedite Action on Rescue of Chibok Girls 

LEGISREPORTS NG – The House of Representatives has called on the Federal Government to expedite action on the rescue of the Chibok girls before hand over date of May 29.

This position was reached sequel to a  motion on matters of urgent public importance moved by Rep. Abike Dabiri-Erewa, (APC-Lagos), which was unanimously adopted by the house.

Mrs Dabiri- Erewa in her lead debate recalled that after one full year the Chibok girls still remains in captivity.

“One year on, we don’t know whether they are dead or alive, married, pregnant or scattered in different locations. It is one of the saddest happenings in our country.

“Imagine that your child is missing for a day; we must be able to know where they are and Nigerians should not forget these girls,’’Dabiri-Erewa said.

Meanwhile, speaker of the House of Representatives Aminu Tambuwal said that the government will see to the rescue of the girls. 

“It is really sad we have gotten to this level,

“We had in the past done all we had to do. We pray that God shall not only touch the hearts of the kidnappers but guide the security operatives to rescue the girls,’’ He said