By Editor
A faction of Boko Haram has released a video displaying hundreds of abducted residents from Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State.
The victims, reportedly numbering over 400, were shown in the footage, which surfaced on Thursday. They were mostly women and children, alongside a few men, all appearing in controlled conditions while being addressed by the insurgents.
In the video, members of the group claimed that the abductees were safe and had not been subjected to abuse, an assertion that contrasts with widespread concerns over the treatment of captives by insurgent groups in the region.
The development follows a recent attack on Ngoshe, where suspected insurgents stormed the community, leading to mass abductions and displacement of residents. Many survivors were forced to flee to nearby communities in search of safety.
The terrorists were also seen interacting with some of the victims in the footage, as they attempted to pass a message suggesting that the abductees were in stable condition.
The emergence of the video has intensified concerns over the security situation in Borno State, which remains a major hotspot in Nigeria’s long-running insurgency.
Local sources have continued to call on the Federal Government and security agencies to act swiftly to secure the release of the victims and prevent further attacks on vulnerable communities.
Community leaders stressed that the safety and freedom of those abducted must be treated as a priority, urging authorities to respond with urgency and decisive action.
The incident highlights the persistent threat posed by insurgent groups in the North-East, despite ongoing military operations aimed at restoring stability to the region.
Residents say the attack and subsequent release of the video have renewed fear among communities already grappling with repeated violence and displacement.
As efforts continue to address the crisis, attention remains focused on the fate of the abducted victims and the need for stronger security measures to protect affected areas.