The UN has expressed outrage at the abduction of 110 schoolgirls of
Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe, by suspected Boko
Haram terrorists.
UN Secretary-General, Mr. Antonio Guterres, said in a statement by
his Spokesperson, Mr. Stephane Dujarric that he “strongly condemns the
abduction and attack”.
Guterres said he was gravely concerned over the situation of the
schoolgirls’ abducted during an attack on their educational institution
in Dapch, Yobe state, on Feb. 19.
The Secretary-General called for the immediate and unconditional
release of all missing girls and for their safe return to their
families.
The UN chief urged the Nigerian authorities to swiftly bring those responsible for this dastardly act to justice.
Guterres
reiterated the solidarity and support of the UN to Nigerian Government
and other affected countries in the region in their fight against
terrorism and violent extremism.
The UN had earlier described the abduction as “another horrific
incident where young women and girls are targeted by terror groups”.
“And we very much hope that the perpetrators will be brought to
justice, and just as importantly, that the girls will be found and
returned to safety.
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