Chibok girls are now Boko Haram insurgents - Boko Haram Returnee

Tabitha Adamu, a returnee from Boko Haram’s captivity, says the girls have become insurgents. The 21-year-old, who is one of the girls freed from the insurgent camp and handed over to the Borno State Government last week, revealed that most of the Chibok girls had been conscripted by Boko Haram.

Tabitha, who is pregnant for one of the insurgent commanders who forcibly married her, said she mingled with the girls at various times in the camp.

Tabitha said she was taken from Bayan Dutse in Gwoza Local Government Area, when the insurgents invaded her village.

“They killed my father and brother. They took me along with my mother but at some point we were separated. Since then, I’ve not set my eyes on my mother. When he (Abu Kabir, my Boko Haram husband), wanted to marry me, he gave the women who were taking care of us N5,000 as my bride price.

“Before the marriage, I was asked to convert to Islam. I did so because many who refused were killed and they gave me a name (Samira). I answered the name but I know my true name is my real name. When we were rescued I told the soldiers that my name is Tabitha.

They asked me if I am one of the wives of the Boko Haram and I told them my story. They felt for me and they treated me well.

“Many people asked me since we were liberated, particularly about the pregnancy. I don’t know the right answer to give because I actually do not know what to do. It has happened. I don’t know what the authorities would do about it but I think it is too late to abort it. But my prayer is that I give birth safely”.