SECURITY operatives have rescued a second of the abducted Government Girls Secondary School Chibok pupils abducted by Boko Haram two years ago during the course of their operations in Borno State.
Earlier this week, members of the vigilante group the Civilian Joint Task Force discovered Amina Ali Nkeki while she was out searching for firewood and recognised her as one of the Chibok girls. Nursing a four month baby, Amina was immediately rescued and taken to a military hospital and after being checked, was handed over to Borno State governor Kashim Shettima.
Now, just a few days later, the Nigerian Army have found a second of the girls, identified as Serah Luka, leaving the total still remaining to be discovered at 217. Army spokesman Col Sani Usman said Serah was among 97 women and children rescued by troops during operations in Borno State.
Col Usman said: "Her name is Miss Serah Luka, who is number 157 on the list of the abducted school girls. She is believed to be the daughter of Pastor Luka.
"During the operations, the troops killed 35 Boko Haram terrorists and recovered several arms and ammunitions and other items. In addition, they rescued 97 women and children held captives by the Boko Haram terrorists."
Yesterday, Amina met with President Muhammadu Buhari at State House in Abuja, who said he was delighted she was back and could resume her education. President Buhari has promised that the federal government will sponsor her schooling to enable her receive the best education possible.
President Buhari said: "My feelings are tinged with deep sadness at the horrors the young girl has had to go through at such an early stage in her life. Although we cannot do anything to reverse the horrors of her past, the federal government can and will do everything possible to ensure that the rest of her life takes a completely different course.
"Amina will receive the best care that the Nigerian government can afford. We will ensure that she gets the best medical, psychological, emotional and whatever other care she requires to make a full recovery and be reintegrated fully into society."
He added that the continuation of her education will definitely be a top priority of the federal government. According to Col Usman, the latest army operations were carried out in the Demboa area of Borno State.
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