PHOTOS: Members of the #BBOG Movement March on Aso Rock

By The Guardian

08 July 2015 | 7:47 pm

Led by their usually outspoken leader, members of the #BringBackOurGirls today marched on the Presidential Villa, Abuja to demand for the rescue of the 219 Chibok girls that were kidnapped by members of the Boko Haram sect 450 days ago. The marchers were received by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo. The Guardian brings…

The marchers were received by President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

The Guardian brings you some pictures from there.

Coordinator Bring Back Our Girls and Former Education Minister Oby Ezekwesili, President Muhammadu Buhari, Vice President Yemi Osibajo at the Presidential Villa On Wednesday 8th July 2015 PHOTO:Philip Ojisua

President Muhammadu Buhari (far right) addressing members of #BringBackOurGirls at the Presidential Villa, Abuja On Wednesday 8th July 2015 PHOTO: Philip Ojisua

President Muhammadu Buhari Receiving a message from the representative of the Chibok girls Hauwa Abubakar at the Presidential Villa On Wednesday 8th July 2015 PHOTO: Philip Ojisua

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