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Ibrahim Garuba |
The abduction of over 279 girls
from Chibok in April,2014 is still fresh in our memory. The incidence would have
repeated itself two months ago in Bajoga, Gombe state if not for the quick
intervention of Ibrahim Garuba.
Ibrahim Garuba popularly known
as I G Wala, a leader of National Consensus Movement (NCM) in Gombe State, Nigeria
dared to arrange the evacuation of the children from the deep heart of the bush
where they fled with their teachers. He has been involved with the campaign of Bring Back our Girls.
Bajoga town was under fierce attack
by the jihadi insurgents. The Islamic group entered the town in a stolen
Armoured Personnel Carriers. They attacked the police station, robbed the bank
and looted shops. The Bajoga police, alongside a few dozen soldiers based near
the town were reported to engage the group. An unknown number of militants,
police and military personnel were reportedly killed.
I G Wala said he was called on phone by a teacher in the school . He said the evacuation was made possible with the help of civilians as the Nigeria Military reportedly refused to enter
the area claimed it was too dangerous.
No one mentioned or reported the evacuation operation since it happened two months ago. I G Wala provided
photographs and video of the rescue, showing the 470 girls, all wearing school
uniforms, running in single-file through dusty terrain, many barefoot.
I G Wala said he had received
no compliments from the Nigerian government
or the military except from the principal of the school in Bajoga.
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