Medical Experts Prepare To Receive Chibok Girls

Following the anticipated release of the abducted Chibok girls, the Borno State government has hinted that it already trained medical personnel at the Chibok General Hospital to offer psychological counseling to the girls when they return.

Abducted Chibok schoolgirls appear in one of the Boko Haram-released video

This was announced on Thursday by the state Permanent Secretary in the state Ministry of Health, Alhaji Ahmed Sanda, who insisted that professional services needed to be done, Daily Trust reports.

Sanda, who spoke through the Manager, Borno State Emergency Response Committee, Dr. Muham-mad Ghulze, further explained that the training was conducted in batches, and was geared towards building the capacity of participants in readiness for the release Chibok girls.

 The permanent secretary said the medical personnel are expected to attend to the girls and their parents.
“So far, we have trained 60 health personnel on various aspects of counseling,” Sanda said.
He commended the state government for its concern and commitment towards the plight of the abducted girls and their parents, as well as donor agencies for their partnership so far.

Meanwhile, the training was reportedly organised by the state government in partnership with the Federal Neuro-Psychiatric Hospital and the United Nations Population Fund (UNPF).

It would be recalled that over 234 female students were abducted from government girls secondary school, Chibok, Borno state on April 14, 2014, by Boko Haram terrorists group.

However, after an alleged ceasefire declaration made by the Federal Government and the insurgents, they (Sect) were expected to release the over 234 school girls that were abducted in Chibok, Borno State.
While the state government and the presidency are waiting for the release of the girls, another 20 women were reportedly kidnapped by the sect from Garta village in Madagali Local Government Area of Adamawa State following renewed attacks unleashed by Boko Haram.