by S’ola Filani

Twenty three more abducted Chibok girls have been identified in the newly released video by the Islamic sect,  Boko Haram.

“I thank God that I saw my daughter Aisha Zannah in the picture. They are our girls abducted one month ago. We want our girls to return home safely now that we know that they are still alive”’ Mr Lawan Zannah, one of the parents said.

Shettima Haruna, another parent, said all the girls shown in the video were those abducted from the school.

“The lady reciting the Quran is from Kubur Bula village; she had been of a good Christian background, but I wonder what they did to her. Her name is Rebecca but she looked like a true Muslim in the video,” he said.

Meanwhile the Borno State Government released the list of a further 23 students whose identities were confirmed by their parents in the video clip of Boko Haram.

A statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Communication, Alhaji Isa Gusau, also said the identification of the abducted girls was continuing at press time.

The statement said:

“Please find the names of the additional 23 girls that have been identified. The names are

1. Fibi Haruna; 2. Laraba Mamman; 3. Saraya Yanga; 4. Hauwa Mutan; 5. Deborah Abari; 6. Hauwa Nkeki Mbalala; 7. Rejoice Musa8. Yana Joshua ; 9. Esther Ayuba; 10. Helen Musa; 11. Mwa Daniel; 12. Hannatu Ishaku; 13. Yayi Abana; 14. Mary Ndamah; 15. Monica Enoch ; 16. Amina Ali; 17. Ashe Ezekiel; 18. Lydia Simon; 19. Na’omi Bitrus; 20. Kawuna Lalai; 21. Kawuna Luka; 22. Lydia Habila; 23. Margaret Watsai

“The exercise is continuing with a new set of parents, teachers and students. The three sets of people (parents, teachers and students) were brought to Maiduguri in batches. Another set is to continue the identification exercise tonight and we will get back to you with any update,” he assured.