We are worried about similarities between Chibok and Dapchi girls abduction - MURICThe Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over the abduction of 110 students of Government Girls Science and Technical College in Dapchi, Yobe State. The group in a statement condemned the attack in the state
- Some Muslim groups condemned the kidnap of some girls in Dapchi
- They blamed security operatives for withdrawing troops from the town
- They noted that the attack is similar to the Chibok girls? kidnap
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has expressed concern over the abduction of 110 students of Government Girls Science and Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe state.
Leadership reports that the group in a statement condemned the attack and said it further shows Boko Haram is not an Islamic group.
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Professor Ishaq Akintola who is the director of the group also expressed concern over the withdrawal of troops shortly before the abduction of the girls.
He said: ?Once again, Boko Haram terrorists have proved that they have nothing in common with Nigerian Muslims. The abduction of Dapchi school girls is a flagrant violation of Islamic rules of engagement which forbid attacks on women, children and old people during hostilities. Islamic rules concerning wars are so humane that even trees and livestock belonging to the enemy must be spared.
?But as usual, Boko Haram manifested ignorance of Islamic etiquette by attacking an educational institution where young girls are concentrated. The forceful kidnap of 276 Chibok girls on April 14, 2014 readily comes to mind and the various acts of forceful conversion and marriage of some of the girls remain objectionable and alien to the tenets of Islam.
?Nonetheless, MURIC is worried by the similarity in coincidental circumstances in the Chibok and Dapchi abductions. Both attacks occurred one week after troops were withdrawn from the towns. Even the 2013 massacre of 29 students in a secondary school in Buni Yadi by Boko Haram a week after the withdrawal of troops arouses our curiosity.
?It is our contention that whereas Boko Haram has been technically defeated, the military has inadvertently allowed the insurgents to gain the upper hand in wits. There is ample evidence to prove that the insurgents spy on Nigerian troops and launch attacks during periods of complacency. We should have known that it is not over until it is over.
?We call for an urgent investigation into the withdrawal of troops from Dapchi barely a week before the attack. We charge the Nigerian military to put other soft spots in the North East under close watch. We implore Nigerians from all walks of life to pray for the safe and early return of all the missing girls."
The Muslim Congress in its reaction also condemned the kidnap of the girls and wondered if politicians are doing enough to protect citizens. Lukman AbdurRaheem who is the president of the group said the attck was similar to the kidnap of Chibok girls in Borno.
He said: ?A thousand and one questions beg for answers. Are politicians playing politics with our lives? Where is the governor as the chief security officer of Yobe State with a huge security vote? Is the police commissioner sleeping? Where were the military men seconded to that axis? Is this a case of the fifth columnist in action?
?It is our considered opinion that those in positions of power should learn from history and be alive to their responsibilities. To whom much is given, much is expected. We have surrendered our liberty to government and we pay taxes for running the state. It is, therefore, important for our lives and property to be protected.?
?The incident calls for urgent investigation. TMC advises the Federal Government to be courageous by using a 15-day ultimatum to the military and other security agencies to return all the missing girls. We believe it has morer personnel, intelligence and firepower than the dissidents that carried out this crime."
Meanwhile, the ongoing search for the 110 girls who were abducted from their school in Dapchi, Yobe state, was extended to the neighbouring countries, the federal government has announced.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Friday, March 2, the minister of information and culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said top military and security officials on Thursday, March 1, travelled to the northeast to add more urgency to the search, which has now been extended beyond the northeast theatre.
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We are worried about similarities between Chibok and Dapchi girls abduction - MURIC
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