April 24, 2026 | Security/Humanitarian | SUNTV Global Channel Reporting
A faction of has reportedly selected 68 women from a group of over 400 abducted victims in , sparking widespread outrage and deepening fears over the fate of those still held in captivity.
The disturbing revelation was disclosed by , President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), who said he was contacted directly by individuals claiming to be members of the insurgent group.
According to him, the terrorists stated that the selected women would be distributed among fighters, echoing patterns seen in previous abduction cases linked to the extremist group.
Kaigama further revealed that the insurgents issued chilling threats, warning that dozens of captives could face execution as part of their internal decisions. Estimates suggest that between 50 and 60 individuals may be at risk of being killed.
The situation has been described as a grave humanitarian emergency, with hundreds of women, children, and other vulnerable individuals still believed to be in captivity following the mass abduction.
Amid the crisis, there was a glimmer of hope as at least 12 victims reportedly escaped during a recent military offensive targeting insurgent hideouts. The escapees—comprising 10 men and two women—are said to have regained freedom during the chaos caused by the operation.
However, out of the 416 abducted persons, more than 400 are still believed to be held by the insurgents, raising urgent concerns about their safety.
Kaigama has called for immediate and decisive intervention from Nigeria’s security agencies, urging authorities to intensify intelligence gathering, verify the threats, and secure the safe rescue of all victims.
“This is beyond politics. It is a humanitarian emergency,” he stressed, calling for swift action to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
The development adds to growing security concerns in Nigeria’s northeast, where insurgency continues to pose a serious threat to civilian populations despite ongoing military efforts.
