"I am Elated for Rescue of 293 Girls and Women by Military" – Atiku Abubakar

The former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has joined millions others to celebrate the rescue of 293 girls and women from Sambisa Forest yesterday by Nigerian Military. He stated that although Nigerians are rejoicing over the success of the troops, they should not relent till all abducted Nigerians are rescued. Mr. Abubakar aired his feeling through his twitter handle today, saying that the military forces have his unwavering support as they continue the mission to restore peace and sovereignty.

He said:
"I am elated by the news of the rescue of 293 girls and women from the Sambisa forest by the troops of the Nigerian Military. Our military forces must remain firm and unrelenting until all abducted Nigerians have been rescued and territories recaptured. Our military forces have my unwavering support as they continue this mission to restore peace and sovereignty.

"While we rejoice in the rescue of the women and girls yesterday, we urge that our military continues steadfastly in the operations. Over the last couple of months, hundreds of women, girls and boys have been abducted by Boko Haram insurgents. This is unacceptable," - he stated.