IGP Idris: Last Dapchi school girl expected today

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has confirmed the last known Dapchi schoolgirl, Leah Sharibu, who was held back by Boko Haram, is expected to be released today.

The IG made the confirmation at the headquarters of the Theatre command of Operation Lafiya Dole in Maiduguri as he concluded his two-day tour of the three states in the northeast.

"I am supposed to go to Dapchi today, but because I learnt that the schoolgirl, Leah, may be released today, that was why to shelve my trip to the town," he said.

"It is very understandable that is such circumstance one does not create too much security presence in the area in a manner that it could sabotage the efforts being made there.

"You know, I move with helicopter, and by the time I fly into the area they (Boko Haram) may think I break part of the arrangement. So I have to postpone the visit to Dapchi," He said.

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