President Buhari Secured Zainab Aliyu's Release From
Saudi Arabia Over Drug, CAN Ask If some Nigerians More Equal Than Others?''
The
Christian Association of Nigeria, Northern State chapter, has reacted to the news of the Federal government
securing the release of Zainab Aliyu, the Nigerian lady that was wrongly
detained in Saudi Arabia for trafficking Tramadol.
In
a statement released by its public relations officer, Rev. Joseph Hayab, said
the Christian body while celebrating Zainab's release, expressed concerns over
the continued detention of Leah Sharibu, the only Dapchi school girl still in
Boko Haram captivity since her abduction with 109 of her school mates in
February 2018.
Reverend Hayab in the statement, said he
rejoices with the family of Zainab Aliyu over her safe return but is forced to
ask if some Nigerians are more important than others since the Federal government
was fast in ensuring the safe return of Zainab. The statement in part reads
CAN Northern states rejoices with the
parents of Zainab Aliyu and the government of our country for securing her
release after she was arrested and detained in Saudi Arabia for allegations of
drug trafficking.
It is sad that many innocent Nigerians are
suffering for a crime they know nothing about. This prompt effort by government
is commendable and should be sustained for all and in the future, because this
is what we want to see from our leaders in this country.
But as we rejoice about this development,
we are also compelled to ask this important question: Are all Nigerians equal
or some are more equal than others?
We are aware that many innocent citizens of
our country have been arrested, some killed and others are still in detention;
but we have not heard any directives from Mr. President to his Attorney General
to take action about them with this kind of urgency.
If we want our citizens to be proud of
their government and country, then we need to show equal concern about what
happens to everyone in this country. We cannot also celebrate the release of
Zainab and forget Leah Sharibu who did not commit any crime but has been in
captivity for over a year now.
We, therefore, appeal to President Buhari
to direct his security agencies to double their efforts and get Leah released
and reunited with her parents. Leah, too, wants to enjoy the protection of her
leaders''.
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