Twelve years after the abduction of schoolgirls in Chibok shocked Nigeria and the world, survivor Rebecca Mallum has broken her silence, recounting the trauma and lasting impact of the incident while rejecting claims that the tragedy was fabricated.
The abduction, carried out on April 14, 2014, at Government Girls Secondary School, remains one of the most defining security crises in Nigeria’s history. Militants from Boko Haram kidnapped hundreds of schoolgirls, triggering global outrage and sustained calls for justice and rescue efforts.
Reflecting on the anniversary, Mallum described the experience as a turning point that abruptly ended her childhood and left deep emotional scars that persist more than a decade later. She said some memories remain difficult to express, noting that the trauma continues to affect survivors.
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She expressed gratitude for surviving the ordeal but also paid tribute to those who never returned and those still unaccounted for. According to her, the passage of time has not erased the pain endured by victims and their families.
Mallum also addressed claims circulating in some quarters that the abduction was staged, firmly rejecting such narratives. She stressed that the experiences of the girls were real and deeply painful, urging the public not to dismiss their suffering.
Her remarks carried a message of remembrance and resilience, as she called on Nigerians and the international community to continue supporting survivors and to keep attention on those still missing.
As the anniversary renews focus on the Chibok tragedy, her voice adds to ongoing calls for sustained efforts to address insecurity in Nigeria.
