From Captivity To Love: Chibok schoolgirl finds happiness in America
Story from Kasim Isa MUHAMMAD
Joy Bishara, one of the courageous Chibok schoolgirls who managed to escape from the clutches of Boko Haram during the invasion of Government Secondary School in Chibok, Borno State, on April 14, 2014, has recently become engaged to her love in the United States of America.
As a brief recap, the horrific incident saw a total of 276 female students, aged between 16 and 18, being kidnapped by the notorious terrorist group.
Miraculously, 57 of the schoolgirls, including Joy Bishara, managed to escape by leaping from the trucks in which they were being forcibly transported, while some others were later rescued by the heroic Nigerian Armed Forces. However, tragically, over 100 students remained missing.
Following their escape, Joy Bishara and her cousin, Lydia Pogu, sought refuge in the United States. There, Joy continued her education and successfully graduated from Southeastern University with a degree in social work in 2021.
The journey of resilience and hope didn’t stop there for Joy. In America, she found not only educational opportunities but also love.
Recently, Joy joyfully announced her engagement to a loving partner, marking a new chapter in her life full of promise and happiness.
