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Nigeria's Presidential spokesman, Shehu Garba, in strong words has condemned the BringBackOurGirls group for accusing President Muhammadu Buhari of breaking his promises about rescuing the kidnapped Chibok girls.
According to a statement released on Monday, Shehu Garba said the claims by the group were dispiriting and capable of causing collateral damage.
“While their intentions are honourable, perhaps the BBOG leadership have not considered the collateral damage which must inevitably follow its riveting and dispiriting claim that the President has “broken all promises” allegedly made to the group on this issue. Or that he has been “lackadaisical” in rescuing the Chibok girls,” Shehu said, adding that the Federal Government’s "focus has always been to free the Chibok girls alive and unharmed.”
The statement said the group should note that the rescue of many other abducted citizens were also important.
“President Buhari will never make bogus promises or play to the gallery. It is misleading of anyone to preach that the Chibok girls are within an easy grasp. If the military under the President knew where they are held, they will bring the Chibok girls home today.
“The Presidency is open to renew cooperation with the BBOG group, international bodies, religious groups, social workers, and all others who are assisting in the field to ensure that those who have so far been rescued from Boko Haram captivity are given the support they need to make a full recovery and be reintegrated fully into society.
“Groups such as the BBOG can also lend a helping hand to military families whose losses need to be appreciated and focused upon.
According to a statement released on Monday, Shehu Garba said the claims by the group were dispiriting and capable of causing collateral damage.
“While their intentions are honourable, perhaps the BBOG leadership have not considered the collateral damage which must inevitably follow its riveting and dispiriting claim that the President has “broken all promises” allegedly made to the group on this issue. Or that he has been “lackadaisical” in rescuing the Chibok girls,” Shehu said, adding that the Federal Government’s "focus has always been to free the Chibok girls alive and unharmed.”
The statement said the group should note that the rescue of many other abducted citizens were also important.
“President Buhari will never make bogus promises or play to the gallery. It is misleading of anyone to preach that the Chibok girls are within an easy grasp. If the military under the President knew where they are held, they will bring the Chibok girls home today.
“The Presidency is open to renew cooperation with the BBOG group, international bodies, religious groups, social workers, and all others who are assisting in the field to ensure that those who have so far been rescued from Boko Haram captivity are given the support they need to make a full recovery and be reintegrated fully into society.
“Groups such as the BBOG can also lend a helping hand to military families whose losses need to be appreciated and focused upon.
