Former Nigeria Vice President and chieftain of All Progressives Congress (APC), Atiku Abubakar has commended the Nigerian soldiers for the rescue of nearly 300 girls and women from the Sambisa forest, the strong hold of Boko Haram.
The former Vice President said in a statement by his media office in Abuja today that it is unacceptable that hundreds of women, girls and boys have been abducted by Boko Haram over the last couple of months.
“While we rejoice in the rescue of the women and girls yesterday, we urge that our military continues steadfastly in the operations until all abducted Nigerians have been rescued and territories recaptured.”
Atiku who is also the turaki Adamawa expressed his unwavering support to Nigeria’s military forces in its ongoing mission to restore peace and sovereignty. [myad]
