Boko Haram releases nearly 400 abducted Ngoshe villagers

Suspected Boko Haram terrorists have released nearly 400 captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Gwoza Local Government Area, after three months in Borno State, on Saturday night, an official says.

BusinessDay earlier reported that 60 of the 416 abducted Ngoshe villagers were rescued by the military in the Gwoza General area.

Samaila Kaigama, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, posted a short video of the release of the captives.

Previous reports from April 10 indicated that BOSYA has been in communication with the press and acts as an intermediary between the terrorist group and the affected victims. This was when Boko Haram displayed the abducted.

He welcomed the Ngoshe women and children who were released tonight, saying, “Welcome home. Your return brings hope, joy, and relief to Southern Borno.”

He stated, “BORNO SOUTH YOUTH ALLIANCE (BOSYA) is happy to announce to the general public that our cries, advocacy, and efforts regarding the Ngoshe 416 women and children have begun to yield positive results.”

“Yesterday (Sunday), through the efforts of our President, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, communications were held, and we were informed that most, if not all, of the victims would be released. As you read this message, that process has already begun.”

“Before any politician or political personal assistants claim glory for this development, we will back our efforts with voice notes 24 hours plus before their release.”

“Watch them claim glory for zero effort.”
“We are happy and grateful that through our efforts, our persistent cries, and long discussions, the results are now being seen.”

“The BOSYA President has been a solid force behind these humanitarian mediations, negotiations, and discussions, and this is what leadership is about — standing for the people, speaking for the voiceless, and working tirelessly to save lives,” he disclosed.