Dapchi Girls: Senate Commends Buhari, Security Forces

Hamilton Nwosa
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The Senate commended President Buhari and Nigeria’s security agencies on the return of the Dapchi schoolgirls.

Speaking after a Point of Order raised by Senate Leader, Senator Ahmed Lawan, who thanked the Senate President and the Senate for the effort in bringing back the girls.

“We commend the government, the President and the security agencies for the work that they have done and their effort to rescue the girls. The fact remains, there is one more girl from Dapchi that has not returned home. All agencies must do their best to see that this girl is brought back immediately.

“We thank all Nigerians, and the friends and families of the abducted girls who went through this difficult time.This shows that we can continue to do more as a country if we work well together,” Saraki said.

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