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The Primate of Nigeria (Anglican Communion), the Most Rev. Nicholas Okoh, has advised the Federal Government not to yield to the demands of Boko Haram for the release of the abducted schoolgirls.
Boko Haram is reportedly demanding the release of some of its captured members in exchange for the abducted schoolgirls.
Okoh, who is also Chairman of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) board, said the
condition given by the sect for the release of the abducted schoolgirls was unreasonable.
According to the primate, the captured Boko Haram members are criminals who have killed and
maimed many and deserve to face the full wrath of the law.
He stated that since the sect had rejected previous avenues by the government and other stakeholders for dialogue, the Federal Government should not give-in to their latest demands.
According to Okoh, the girls should not be used to negotiate the release of criminals and murderers in detention; the girls must be released unconditionally.
He urged the Federal Government to remain focused on finding the girls, explore all avenues for their release and desist from negotiating with the sect or conceding to their demands.
Boko Haram is reportedly demanding the release of some of its captured members in exchange for the abducted schoolgirls.
Okoh, who is also Chairman of the Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) board, said the
condition given by the sect for the release of the abducted schoolgirls was unreasonable.
According to the primate, the captured Boko Haram members are criminals who have killed and
maimed many and deserve to face the full wrath of the law.
He stated that since the sect had rejected previous avenues by the government and other stakeholders for dialogue, the Federal Government should not give-in to their latest demands.
According to Okoh, the girls should not be used to negotiate the release of criminals and murderers in detention; the girls must be released unconditionally.
He urged the Federal Government to remain focused on finding the girls, explore all avenues for their release and desist from negotiating with the sect or conceding to their demands.
