Parents of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok in Borno State have called on the Nigerian government, the United Nations and the international community to intensify efforts to rescue those still in captivity, 12 years after the incident.

In an open letter issued on Monday, the families said 87 of the 276 girls taken during the 2014 attack remain unaccounted for, stressing that the crisis is far from over.

The letter, signed by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan on behalf of the Parents of the Still Missing Chibok Girls, described the situation as an ongoing tragedy for affected families.

According to them, the emotional toll and uncertainty surrounding the fate of the missing girls have persisted over the years, with no closure in sight.

The group urged the Federal Government to reinforce ongoing search operations and ensure accountability in handling the case, noting that time has not diminished their demand for answers.

They also appealed to the United Nations and global partners to sustain international attention, warning against a decline in urgency as the years pass.

The parents emphasised the need for coordinated and consistent efforts, maintaining that the obligation to secure the girls’ release remains unchanged despite the passage of time.

They further cautioned against allowing the incident to become merely symbolic, insisting that the matter remains unresolved until all missing victims are accounted for.

The abduction took place on April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram insurgents attacked the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, sparking global outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

While several of the girls have since been rescued or escaped through military operations and negotiations, dozens are still missing more than a decade later.

The Federal Government has continued to describe the recovery of the remaining girls, along with other victims of insurgency in the North-East, as a priority.