The victims
Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released a video threatening to relocate 416 abducted women and children in Borno State if their demands are not met within 72 hours.
In the video obtained on Monday, according to the PUNCH, the group warned the Nigerian government against attempting a forceful rescue, saying it is “battle-ready” and would resist any such move.
The message, delivered in Hausa and translated into English, declared the ultimatum as a “final warning,” though specific demands were not stated.
However, earlier reports indicate the group demanded a ₦5 billion ransom for the victims’ release.
The Borno South Youths Alliance confirmed receiving the message during ongoing mediation efforts. Its president, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, appealed to authorities and well-meaning Nigerians to urgently intervene and secure the victims’ freedom.
He called on Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Kashim Shettima, and Babagana Umara Zulum, as well as prominent business figures, to support efforts to resolve the crisis.
The victims were abducted during an attack on Ngoshe in March, where insurgents overran a military base, destroyed equipment, and killed several people.
Tags: Boko Haram, Borno State, Nigeria security, terrorism, abduction, ransom, Ngoshe attack, humanitarian crisis
