Leah Sharibu
Leah Sharibu is a Nigerian schoolgirl who was abducted by Boko Haram terrorists on February 19, 2018, along with 109 other girls from the Government Girls Science and Technical School in Dapchi, Yobe State. While the majority of the girls were released, Leah was held captive due to her refusal to renounce her Christian faith, making her a symbol of resilience and faith amidst adversity. Her prolonged captivity has drawn international attention and calls for her release, highlighting the ongoing issues of insecurity and religious persecution in Nigeria.
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Leah Sharibu is still held by terrorists because she refused to renounce her Christian faith.
Chibok girls forgotten 11 years after
Nigeria· 2025-04-14
Leah Sharibu, abducted by Boko Haram terrorists, is still in captivity and made a stand for her faith.
The forgotten heroine of faithNigeria· 2025-02-25Leah Sharibu was kidnapped seven years ago and remains in captivity for refusing to denounce her Christian faith.
Intensify efforts to rescue Leah Sharibu, CAN urges FGNigeria· 2025-02-20