Mother of Dapchi girl held by Boko Haram reveals how Leah got strong mind of not denouncing her faith
Rebecca has spoken about her daughter's abduction and how Leah came to be such a courageous girl.
Speaking to the Human Rights Lawyer, Emmanuel Ogebe, Leah's mother said she has the hope that her daughter will return home to her, but if Leah is killed for what she believes in, she is believes that they will meet again one day.
Liya’s father, Nathan Sharibu, who is also present during the interview did not speak.
Read the interview as conducted by Ogebe below.
Interviewer: What is your name?
Mother: My name is Rebecca Sharibu.
Interviewer: What is Leah’s date of birth?
Mother: Leah’s date of birth is 2003.
Interviewer: What does Leah like?
Mother: Leah likes to help me doing the house chores. When she’s around I do nothing.
Interviewer: What do you like the most about your daughter?
Mother: I like Leah’s attitude of helping me. Leah always wants to do work even before you talk to her, so actually before I wake up from the bed Leah will wash the flats and sweep off the environment.
Interviewer: Where did Leah get this kind of faith?
Mother: It is from us because we teach her.
Interviewer: What church do you attend?
Mother: Evangelical church winning all (Ecwa) Dapchi.
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Mother: I am happy because Leah is doing the right thing. Even if they shoot Leah there, we believe that she will be with Christ Jesus.
Interviewer: What does Leah want to become in the future?
Mother: Leah wants to be a scientist. She always wants to read science.
Interviewer: Did you know that Leah is famous and people all over Nigeria are praying for her?
Mother: Yes, I know.
Interviewer: What message do you have for your daughter?
Mother: That God may continue to keep her in good health and bring her back safely.
Interviewer: What’s your message to the terrorists?
Mother: I said that even if we are told today that they’ve shot Leah, I thank God that Leah is still Christian, and that one day I will see her again.
Interviewer: What message to those praying for Leah?
Mother: May God accept and answer all their prayers.
Interviewer: Are your other children still going to school?
Mother: Yes Leah’s brother is in SS1. We only have 2 children, Leah and her brother.
Interviewer: What did they say was the reason that Leah did not return?
Mother: Because Leah is a Christian and she did not renounce Christ in order to become a Muslim, that is why.
Interviewer: How old are you, Rebecca?
Mother: I am 40 years old.
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