Lone Nigerian captive refused to convert for Boko Haram
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March 23, 2018
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — The mother of the only Nigerian schoolgirl still in Boko Haram captivity after the extremists released 104 classmates said Thursday her daughter was blocked from boarding the vehicle to freedom and told to convert to Islam.
Fifteen-year-old Leah refused, Rebecca Sharibu told The Associated Press.
"She was about to board the vehicle that was to bring them back. Then Boko Haram said she should convert," the mother said.
"Her friends said they tried to convince her but she said she will not convert to Islam. Boko Haram said since she will not convert to Islam she should rema...
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