Leah Marks 16th Birthday In Boko Haram Captivity

Posted by Thandiubani on Tue 14th May, 2019 - tori.ng

Nigerians have called on President Muhammadu Buhari to rescue the only Christian girl in Boko Haram captivity as she turns 16 today.

Leah Sharibu

Leah Sharibu, the only Christian among the 112 female students kidnapped at the Government Girls Technical College, Dapchi, Yobe State has marked her 16th birthday in Boko Haram custody.

This sad scenario has forced Nigerians to call on President Muhamamdu Buhari to wake up to his responsibilities and rescue the poor girl.

Just like the previous year, Leah marks another birthday surrounded by insurgents in a far away hideout without cakes nor candles, amidst fear and fierce.

President Muhammadu Buhari had promised that his government would not abandon her.

However, as the waiting continues, Nigerians have taken to Social Media to celebrate Leah on her 16th birthday and also to remind Buhari of his promise.

See reactions below:

We are with you in the struggle
Happy birthday 'Leah Sharibu'
#LeahSharibu #FreeLeahSharibu #NeverForgotten #Happy16THBirthDayLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/ROPj9Mqi1I
— Kachi blossom (@KacciBlossom) May 14, 2019

At so young an Age, Leah Sharibu has made us realize what it takes to believe in something and how much courage we should have to defend any faith which we've adopted, even in the face of persecution...

My thoughts and prayers are with her on this day where ever she may be. .
— Tipee (@Tipeedouble) May 14, 2019

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Leah Sharibu!
It’s her 16th Birthday and she is still in the hands of Boko Haram! The psychological trauma she & her family are going through isn’t something you and l will want to imagine.
Abducted since 19 Feb 2018, left in captivity because is a Christian! pic.twitter.com/74xreyEzhA
— Olushola Olufolabi (@olushola_shola) May 14, 2019

Dear President @MBuhari,

Leah Sharibu is 16 yrs old today. She's been in captivity for 449 days because of her faith.

As the President & C-in-C, kindly use every power available at your disposal to ensure Leah regains her freedom today as a befitting 16th birthday gift to her.
— OluÌ�wabùsáyá»�Ì€ IleÍ�sanmiÍ� (@Oluwabusayo) May 14, 2019

Wishing Leah Sharibu a happy birthday. To the glory of God, next year we shall all gather in your home to celebrate with you.. pic.twitter.com/BMVZJcr5Jx
— Free Leah Sharibu (@gabrielsunny7) May 14, 2019

Happy Birthday Leah Sharibu, may the Lord continue to protect you and cause His light to shine in the darkness that hides you, may you find comfort in this uncomfortable zone and may the condition be uncomfortable for your abductors.#FreeLeahSharibu pic.twitter.com/LvopxwUkWl
— Daniel Clinton Ishaya (@DanielCIshaya) May 14, 2019