It is reported that suspected Boko Haram terrorists have freed 416 women and children they abducted from the Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), Samaila Kaigama, confirmed the development on Sunday, revealing that the captives were freed on June 6.
In an interview with reporters, Kaigama mentioned that BOSYA was instrumental in the release by means of ongoing engagement and advocacy efforts.
“BOSYA has successfully secured the release of all women and children from Ngoshe 416. “Released on June 6,” he stated.
Kaigama expressed relief over the outcome, adding:
“We’re pleased and thankful that our hard work, constant pleas, and lengthy talks have led to these results.”
He called on the Federal Government, Borno State Government, and the relevant local authorities to ensure that released captives are thoroughly screened and rehabilitated before being reintegrated into their communities.
Efforts to obtain an official response from Usman Tar, the Borno State Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, were unsuccessful; he did not answer calls made to him by the time this report was filed.
On April 10, BOSYA announced that it was acting as a go-between for the families of the victims and the insurgents after Boko Haram released footage of the women and children who were abducted.
During the March 4 attack on Ngoshe, the victims were seized when insurgents allegedly overran a military base, set operational vehicles ablaze, scattered security forces, killed an unknown number of residents, and abducted numerous civilians.
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