I share your pains- Buhari assures parents of Chibok girls

President Buhari has assured parents and
relations of the kidnapped Chibok girls that he
frequently reflects on the ordeal of the captives
in the hands of Boko Haram terrorists and
shares the pain of their continued absence from
home. Buhari said this in a statement released
by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and
Publicity, Shehu Garba. Part of the statement
reads;
"On the second anniversary of the kidnap
of the girls which is today, President
Buhari affirms that, as a parent and
leader of the country, he understands the
torment, frustration and anxiety of the
parents and will not spare any effort to
ensure the safe return of the girls. The
President continues to believe that with
the total commitment of the Federal
Government, Nigerian Armed Forces and
security agencies, and the support of the
international community, the girls will be
eventually rescued. President Buhari
notes that thousands of persons, mostly
women and children, who were kidnapped
by Boko Haram, have already been
rescued and reunited with their families.
He shares the hope of the parents that
the Chibok girls will ultimately be rescued
and reunited with their families as well.
The President assures the parents that
the Federal Government and security
agencies will continue to explore all
possible options for the safe return of the
girls. President Buhari urges the parents
to continue to exercise patience and
understanding as the government works
diligently to ensure that the girls return
home unharmed. The President thanks all
Nigerians, religious and civil
organizations, and the international
community for their continued sympathy,
support and prayers for the return of the Chibok girls."