Twelve years after the abduction of 276 schoolgirls from Chibok in Borno State, parents of the victims have called on the Nigerian government, the United Nations and the international community to renew efforts to secure the release of those still missing.

In an open letter on Monday signed by Yana Galang and Zanna Lawan on behalf of the Parents of the Still Missing Chibok Girls, the families said 87 of the abducted girls remain unaccounted for.

They described the situation as a continuing tragedy and urged sustained attention to the case.

The parents stressed that the passage of time has not reduced the pain or uncertainty surrounding the fate of the missing girls.

The abduction occurred on April 14, 2014, when Boko Haram militants stormed the Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, and abducted 276 schoolgirls, sparking global outrage and the #BringBackOurGirls campaign.

Over the years, some of the girls have escaped or been rescued through military operations and negotiations. However, dozens remain missing more than a decade later.

The Federal Government has repeatedly described efforts to recover the remaining girls as a national priority, alongside other victims of insurgency-related abductions in the North-East.

As of recent updates, 87 of the original abducted girls are still believed to be unaccounted for.