By BONIFACE AKARAH

The Bring Back Our Girls Movement has raised fresh concerns over the fate of the remaining abducted Chibok schoolgirls, revealing that 83 are still unaccounted for, twelve years after the mass abduction in Chibok.

In a statement marking the 12th anniversary of the abduction on Tuesday, the movement said the prolonged silence and lack of closure for families underscore a deep failure of accountability.

“Today, 14 April 2026, marks twelve years since 276 of our daughters were stolen… twelve years on, 83 of our girls would remain unaccounted for,” the group stated.

The movement lamented that many parents have died without knowing the fate of their children, stressing that the situation remains a painful national tragedy.

“We could not have imagined that 48 parents would go to their graves without knowing the fate of their daughters,” it said.

According to the group, testimonies from some of the rescued girls indicate that several of those still missing may have died in captivity, yet no official confirmation has been provided.

“Their families deserve truth. They deserve closure. They deserve more than silence,” the statement added.

Beyond the Chibok case, the group warned that school abductions have become widespread across the country, describing the trend as a dangerous pattern of impunity.

“Since 14 April 2014… more than 80 additional school attacks have been documented… more than 1,800 school children and 64 teachers have been abducted,” it said.

The group further noted that in over a decade, a school child has been abducted every two days and one killed every twenty days, describing the situation as not just a security lapse but a broader governance failure.

“This is not just a security failure. It is a governance failure, a moral failure,” the movement declared.

The advocacy group also raised concerns over the continued attacks on communities in Chibok, stating that residents still face threats from insurgent groups, leading to displacement and ongoing trauma.

It added that many families have been forced to relocate to cities including Lagos, while struggling with the psychological and economic impact of the crisis.

The movement called on the Federal Government and the Borno State Government to provide an immediate update on rescue efforts for the remaining girls, including clear timelines and operational details.

It also demanded the publication of all investigation reports on the abduction, including the Sabo Report, and the prosecution of those found culpable.

“We therefore call on the Federal Government… to provide an immediate update on efforts to rescue the 83 girls still missing,” it said.

Other demands include a full account of funds allocated for the welfare of the abducted girls, improved rehabilitation support for those rescued, and the rebuilding of Government Secondary School, Chibok with adequate facilities.

The group also urged the reinstatement of a 24-hour national situation room to track and respond to school abductions across the country.

Reaffirming its commitment, the movement said it would continue to press for justice until all the girls are accounted for.

“Our hope has endured for twelve years. Our demand remains unchanged: #BringBackOurGirls, Now and Alive!” the statement concluded.

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