416 Borno residents regain freedom months after abduction

Four hundred and sixteen captives abducted from Ngoshe, a community in Borno State's Gwoza Local Government Area, have regained their freedom. The release occurred on Saturday, June 6, according to Samaila Kaigama, President of the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA).

BOSYA confirmed it had served as an intermediary between the Boko Haram terrorist group and the victims. The organization stated that through their persistent efforts and discussions, the captives, including women and children, were released. Kaigama expressed happiness and gratitude for the outcome.

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BOSYA has secured the release of all the Ngoshe 416 women and children. They were released on the 6th of June.

Following the release, Kaigama called on the Federal Government, Borno State Government, and local authorities to ensure proper screening of the freed individuals. Efforts to get a comment from the state Commissioner for Information and Internal Security, Usman Tar, were unsuccessful.

The captives were originally abducted on March 4, when the group attacked a military base in Ngoshe. The attack resulted in the burning of operational vehicles, dispersal of security forces, an unspecified number of deaths, and the abduction of several people.

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We are happy and grateful that through our efforts, our persistent cries, and long discussions, the results are now being seen.