The United Nations “strongly condemns the abduction and attack” of Dapchi school girls in Yobe State by Boko Haram fighters.
Antonio Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, UN, in a statement by Stephane Dujarric, his spokesperson, said he was gravely concerned over the situation of the school girls and their abduction.
Guterres, therefore, called for the immediate and unconditional release of all the missing girls and for their safe return to their families.
The UN chief urged the federal government to swiftly bring those responsible for the dastardly act to justice.
He reiterated the solidarity and support of the UN to the federal government and other affected countries in the region in the fight against terrorism and violent extremism.
The UN had earlier described the abduction as “another horrific incident where young women and girls are targeted by terror groups.
“We very much hope that the perpetrators will be brought to justice, and just as importantly, that the girls will be found and returned to safety.
“I think the fact that these young women were abducted in an educational setting, where they should have been safe, just adds to the horror of the story,” Guterres said.
