- Rev. Para-Mallam urged the government to secure Leah Sharibu’s release.
- Leah has spent 2,507 days in Boko Haram captivity.
- He called on the international community to demand her freedom.
Renowned preacher and peace advocate, Rev. Gideon Para-Mallam, has called on the Federal Government to renew efforts in securing the release of Leah Sharibu, who has been in Boko Haram captivity for seven years.
Eko Hot Blog reports that Leah remains the only student still held hostage among the 110 Dapchi schoolgirls abducted by Boko Haram on February 19, 2018.
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Speaking in Jalingo, Taraba State, during the seventh anniversary of her abduction, Rev. Para-Mallam urged both the Nigerian government and the international community to demand her freedom.
“Leah’s parents are still distraught and long to see their daughter again,” he said. “Despite continuous advocacy for her release, she remains in captivity.”
He lamented the silence from the current administration regarding Leah’s case and revealed that she has spent 2,507 days in captivity.
He made a direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu and First Lady, Sen. Remi Tinubu, to take urgent action.
“We appeal to President Tinubu to remember Leah’s plight. We also urge the First Lady, as a mother, to take up Leah’s cause. Leah will turn 22 on May 14, 2025.”
Para-Mallam also called on Boko Haram to release Leah, urging them to act with compassion.
“May God touch your hearts and restore your sense of humanity,” he said.
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He further encouraged the international community to explore diplomatic channels for her release and commended the Nigerian Armed Forces for their continued efforts in fighting terrorism.
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