"Please think of our child as though she were your own daughter. Please help us," – Huma's parents.

Abductions in the state have become “a big business” though some kidnappings are for religious reasons, – Rev John Joseph Hayab.

"We need our very best young people to join the police – and serve the community with generosity, concern, respect and courage,” says Archbishop Eamon Martin.

“No march that ends with such scenes should be allowed on that route in future.” – Mike Russell, Scottish National Party

"We are happy; to God be the glory", said Sister Agatha Osarekhoe, Superior General of the Sisters of the Eucharistic Heart of Christ, announcing the release of the sisters.

"It was like being touched by the hand of God" mother of six enthuses.