Nigerian leaders have assured the country that the Chibok girls abducted nearly three months ago by Boko Haram insurgents would soon be freed.
This was the joint position after the Council of State meeting, which was attended by President Goodluck Jonathan and former President Olusegun Obasanjo.
Also present at the meeting were former heads of State, Gen. Ibrahim Babangida,Chief Ernest Shonekan, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, Gen Yakubu Gowon, and Gen Abdusalam Abubakar.
Others included the Vice President Namadi Sambo, State Governors, Nand ational Assembly Leaders.
Peoples Democratic Party Governors Forum Chairman, Godwill Akpabio briefing newsmen after the meeting on matters discussed said, “Top on the agenda of the meeting was the security of the nation. We were briefed by the President and the National Security Adviser on the steps that are being taken.
“Top on the security issue was the rescue of Chibok girls, which military authorities also confirmed that efforts were being made and that very soon we will have good news.
“It is also heart-warming to note that the issue is not whether we can rescue the girls, but the issue is how can we rescue them in a way that we can ensure their safety so that we don’t end up endangering their lives in the attempt to rescue them?”
Akpabio added, “What also came out is the need for Nigerians to be patient because terrorism is a new challenge in Nigeria and it is not something that goes away immediately and we have to be meticulous in our approach and make sure that we take the best steps forward to reduce and minimise possible loss of lives in an attempt to curb the insurgents.
“We are very satisfied the security agents know very well where the girls are located and they are on top of the situation.”