Despite G lobal outrage and an international mobilisation (the hashtag #BringBackOurGirls became a rallying cry which has been re-tweeted several millions of times) , this was not enough to torment rouse impel / urge the Nigerian government to take action. Nine months have passed since the abduction of more than 200 schoolgirls by Islamist extremists Boko Haram in the northern town of Chibok, Nigeria. Nine months during which the girls have been held in captivity.
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