#112ChibokGirls in Boko Haram captivity 1801 days #LeahSharibu 394 days #AliceNgaddah 384 days

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#112ChibokGirls have been in Boko Haram captivity
For 1801 days
#LeahSharibu for 394 days
#AliceNgaddah for 384 days
Thousands of other Nigerians are also held captive.
We must keep demanding their rescue
And reunification with their families.
#BringBackOurDaughters
#FiveYearsTooLong
#HopeEndures
#NoMoreExcuses
#BringBackOurGirls
#BBOG

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