The All Progressives Congress (APC) has urged the abductors of school girls in Borno State to release them immediately and without conditions, in the spirit of the season.

The plea was made by the party's Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, at the dedication of the N150 million Catholic Church in his hometown of Oro in Kwara State on Monday. The party said whatever grievances the abductors may have, they have nothing to do with innocent school girls.

The party enjoined the abductors to free the girls and cease forthwith all acts of violence against innocent citizens.

"Violence has never resolved any issue. Dialogue is always the preferred and civilised way to go in resolving any conflict, no matter how difficult. We are therefore calling on those who have been perpetrating unbridled violence to stop their despicable acts and renounce violence," APC said.

The party congratulated the church on the successful completion of the magnificent edifice, and hailed it for forging the spirit of love, tolerance and peace within the community.

"It is noteworthy that the annual Ramadan Talk hosted by the APC's Interim National Publicity Secretary, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, is held within the church grounds. There is no better example of religious tolerance and commitment to societal peace than this," the party said.