Parents of the abducted Chibok schoolgirl kidnapping victims have renewed calls for urgent international intervention, twelve years after the mass abduction that shocked the world, declaring that 87 of the girls are still unaccounted for.
In an open letter dated April 13, 2026, and signed by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan on behalf of the Parents of the Still Missing Chibok Girls, the families described the prolonged captivity of the missing girls as a painful symbol of broken promises and unfinished justice.
The parents said the tragedy remains an “ongoing reality” for affected families, stressing that the passage of time has not eased the trauma or uncertainty surrounding the fate of their daughters.
“For the families, this is not a past tragedy but an ongoing reality,” the letter stated, noting that the case remains unresolved despite the rescue and release of several girls over the years.
The abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014, sparked international outrage and inspired a global campaign advocating for the protection of girls’ education.
While many of the girls have since regained freedom, the parents insisted that justice remains incomplete until every missing child is found.
They called on the Federal Government to intensify and sustain rescue operations, ensure accountability, and provide transparent updates on efforts to locate the remaining captives.
The families also appealed to the United Nations and international partners to keep global attention focused on the case and support broader measures to protect children in conflict-affected regions.
“This is not only a national issue but a test of global resolve. The responsibility to act does not diminish with time,” the parents declared.
They further urged stakeholders to adopt coordinated and transparent strategies not only to recover the missing girls but also to strengthen protections for education in vulnerable communities, particularly for girls.
The families warned against allowing the Chibok tragedy to fade into symbolism, insisting that closure can only come when every missing girl is accounted for.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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