Boko Haram terrorists have issued an ultimatum of 72 hours and demanded a ransom of N5 billion to free the 416 victims of Ngoshe who were abducted last month in Gwoza local government area of Borno State.
In a viral video released and obtained by Business Day, the terrorists warn the military not to attempt to use force to rescue abducted Ngoshe villagers on Monday.
According to the leader, Mallam Abu, warned that if they failed to meet their demands, the detainees might not be seen again.
“We are sending a message to the Borno South Youth Alliance, the Nigerian government, not our government, and the first and last message.
“We are giving you a 72-hour ultimatum, and if you don’t meet our demands, we are instructing you with the fear of Allah not to add one more minute to the time frame.
“But if you fail, we are going to share the women and children. I mean all of them. You will never see them again.
“If you try to use military force, you are welcome, and we depend on the power of Almighty Allah.”
Meanwhile, the Borno South Youth Alliance urged Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Babagana Zulum, concerned Nigerians, and philanthropists, including Aliko Dangote, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and other well-meaning Northern billionaires, to assist them.
“We respectfully call on all capable stakeholders to urgently intervene and use every lawful and available means to help secure the freedom of these 416 women and children.
“We wish to inform the public and the international community that on 19th April 2026, Boko Haram reportedly issued a 72-hour ultimatum concerning ongoing mediation efforts for the release of the 416 Ngoshe women and children said to be in their captivity.
According to information received during the mediation process led by BOSYA President, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, a final warning video was sent after demands were communicated, including a ransom request of ₦5 billion for the release of the abducted women and children.
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