Nigeria, April 25 -- President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday reiterated his government's resolve to rescue the abducted school girls in Chibok, Borno State.

Speaking during a working visit in the state, the president said it was "unfortunate" that some of the Chibok girls, kidnapped since 2014, are still being held in captivity.

"We are not giving up on Chibok girls," he said, echoing his statement during a bilateral meeting in Poland, four months ago.

"We are not going to give up on them. Government will do everything possible to ensure that they are rescued and reunited with their families," he added.

The president spoke at the palace of Shehu of Borno, where he paid homage to Abubakar Garbai Elkanemi.

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