Dapchi schoolgirls: I responded better than Jonathan – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his
administration’s response to the February 19 abduction of 110
students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College,
Dapchi, Yobe State was better than the response of the last
administration to a similar abduction in Chibok, Borno State.

He said while the Federal Government under his watch swung into
action immediately after the abduction, the last administration
looked the other way when the Chibok girls were abducted in
2014.

Buhari said these at a town hall meeting with
traditional/community leaders and other stakeholders in Damaturu,
Yobe State as part of activities lined up for his official visit to
the state.

He said the commitment displayed by his administration had led
to the rescue of more than 100 Chibok girls taken into captivity
before he assumed office.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was in the saddle when the
Chibok girls were abducted by the Boko Haram sect in 2014.

Buhari said, “The Federal Government’s response to the
unfortunate abduction of the school girls is a clear departure from
the insensitivity of the past administration which looked the other
way while the Chibok girls were taken away in 2014 and held in
captivity for over three years.

“Due to our commitment, over 100 Chibok girls have been rescued
and reunited with their families, sent back to school and empowered
with requisite skills.

“You may recall that recently, our negotiation efforts led to
the release of abducted University of Maiduguri lecturers, some
women police personnel, students and even an NYSC member.

“We, therefore, have no doubt that the Dapchi girls will be
rescued or released. I can reassure parents, Nigerians and the
International Community that we will do all that is within our
power to make sure that the girls are brought back safely to their
families.”

President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday said his
administration’s response to the February 19 abduction of 110
students of Government Girls’ Science and Technical College,
Dapchi, Yobe State was better than the response of the last
administration to a similar abduction in Chibok, Borno
State.

He said while the Federal Government under his watch swung into
action immediately after the abduction, the last administration
looked the other way when the Chibok girls were abducted in
2014.

Buhari said these at a town hall meeting with
traditional/community leaders and other stakeholders in Damaturu,
Yobe State as part of activities lined up for his official visit to
the state.

He said the commitment displayed by his administration had led
to the rescue of more than 100 Chibok girls taken into captivity
before he assumed office.

Former President Goodluck Jonathan was in the saddle when the
Chibok girls were abducted by the Boko Haram sect in 2014.

Buhari said, “The Federal Government’s response to the
unfortunate abduction of the school girls is a clear departure from
the insensitivity of the past administration which looked the other
way while the Chibok girls were taken away in 2014 and held in
captivity for over three years.

“Due to our commitment, over 100 Chibok girls have been rescued
and reunited with their families, sent back to school and empowered
with requisite skills.

“You may recall that recently, our negotiation efforts led to
the release of abducted University of Maiduguri lecturers, some
women police personnel, students and even an NYSC member.

“We, therefore, have no doubt that the Dapchi girls will be
rescued or released. I can reassure parents, Nigerians and the
International Community that we will do all that is within our
power to make sure that the girls are brought back safely to their
families.”