Some Chibok Girls Allegedly Refused Rescue After Falling in Love with Captors – Remi Tinubu

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Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, has made a startling revelation regarding some of the schoolgirls abducted from Chibok in 2014. 

Speaking during a recent visit to the United States, Mrs. Tinubu said that certain girls, despite efforts by authorities to secure their release, allegedly refused rescue after developing emotional ties with their captors. 

According to reports by The Free Press, she explained that initial attempts to rescue the remaining girls continued until it became apparent that several of them had declined to return.

“Even those girls kidnapped during Chibok, they are still trying to rescue them, until they learned recently that most of them fell in love with their abductors, so that’s quite difficult. You know, they refuse to come back,” Mrs. Tinubu stated.

The 2014 Chibok abduction remains one of Nigeria’s most high-profile mass kidnappings. Boko Haram insurgents stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, seizing 276 students. 

Over the years, about 189 girls have regained their freedom through military operations or by escaping captivity. According to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women, 91 of the abducted girls remain unaccounted for.

Mrs. Tinubu, who attended the National Prayer Breakfast in the U.S., said part of her mission was to address the “recent hype on social media that there is Christian genocide,” seeking to clarify the narrative surrounding the ongoing abduction cases.

 Her comments suggest that the remaining cases are more complex than initially understood, highlighting the emotional and psychological dimensions affecting some of the girls.

When contacted for clarification, the Nigerian Army could not immediately verify the First Lady’s remarks. 

Army spokesperson Onyechi Anele stated, “How do I confirm this now?” and indicated that follow-up would be needed, though no further response was provided.

In 2025, Major-General Adamu Laka, National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, reiterated that the federal government and security agencies have not abandoned efforts to rescue the remaining captives. 

He noted that some girls were reportedly married to insurgents but emphasized that focus should not be limited to the Chibok girls, as other abduction cases continue to occur.

The Chibok abduction has remained a defining moment in Nigeria’s ongoing fight against insurgency. More than a decade later, the ordeal continues to shape public discourse, highlight the challenges of combating terrorism, and underscore the complexities involved in rescuing victims who may have formed emotional attachments to their captors.

Mrs. Tinubu’s revelations shine a light on the human and psychological challenges of rescue operations, reminding Nigerians and the international community that abduction cases are not just about security but also about addressing trauma, rebuilding trust, and supporting survivors in their reintegration.

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