The Boko Haram terrorist group, operating in northeastern Nigeria, released a propaganda video showing hundreds of women and children who were kidnapped about two months ago in the city of Ngoshe, in southern Borno
The region has a Christian majority.
In the video, the women, many of whom were forced to convert to Islam and wear hijabs, appear pleading with the Nigerian government to pay ransom to the terrorists for their release.
Let the world see and remember that the Nigerian Government, Borno State Government, the Senator representing Southern Borno, the House of Representatives member, House of Assembly members, and chairmen representing Gwoza Local Government have abandoned these helpless women and children to their fate and have refused to secure their freedom by all possible means.
Let the world, human rights organizations, and international bodies such as the United Nations, Amnesty International, and others see and remember how the lives of 416 women and children are being disregarded and devalued. Let the world know that under this government, 416 women and children were kidnapped, and under both the federal and state governments, no meaningful action has been taken.
Let the world hear directly from the mouths of these captives that their federal government has failed them, their state government has abandoned them, and their Senator representing Southern Borno has ignored and even complicated the process of their release. Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) organized a peaceful protest in Maiduguri, the Borno State capital, but the government responded by deploying heavy military presence and formations as though we were terrorists, while the real terrorists move freely, kidnapping and killing our people daily with little or no resistance.
If the world is truly watching, then let them know that we are facing oppression from both sides. Political slavery has silenced us for too long, but we will remain silent no more because they have shown us that we are only useful to them every four years during elections. Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) remains committed to humanitarian mediation and discussions toward the release of our Ngoshe 416 women and children. Though we are exhausted and deeply disappointed by the lack of concern shown toward our people and our peaceful existence, we still call upon the government, every well-meaning Nigerian, international organizations, and even individuals willing to help secure the release of these helpless women and children.
Already, some newborn babies and children have reportedly died from sickness and infections in captivity. More innocent lives may be lost if urgent action is not taken. Fifty women and children can be released today if 50 million Naira is raised and offered to their captors. Nigerians, international organizations, and compassionate individuals around the world are urged to help save these innocent lives since the government has shown its true attitude toward these suffering people. Regardless of religion let us consider humanity first , some save they are Muslims so Muslims alone should help them out , both Muslims and Christians are at the receiving end of this menace let’s be humans before anything Reach out to Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) if you want to donate or help in securing the the freedom of these women and children. (WhatsApp: 07034326200)
BOSYA stands for the people, for humanity, and for the freedom of Southern Borno.
Signed BOSYA President
Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama
The video, released on April 17, 2026, shows armed terrorists wearing camouflage uniforms.
One of the women, visibly shaken, says that the government has not responded to the 72-hour ultimatum given by the kidnappers.
They report being watched, separated in different locations, and living in conditions of great suffering.
Some have high blood pressure, and others have already died in the bush.
They ask if the government and local leaders no longer care about them and plead for help, especially from Senator Ali Ndume, who represents the region.
One of the women, speaking in the local language (Glavda), reinforces the appeal for the senator to help in their release.
According to reports, Boko Haram demanded a ransom of approximately 5 billion naira (equivalent to about 3.6 million dollars) to release the 416 people captured in the April 4, 2026 attack.
Security experts warn that Boko Haram terrorists are increasingly forming alliances with bandits and criminal groups from other regions of the country.
This makes kidnapping a kind of “industry” that spreads beyond the northeast, as seen in recent attacks in other states.
While Boko Haram films and uses propaganda, other criminal groups operate more quietly, but with the same objective: to extort ransoms from families or the government.
Meanwhile, in another action, Boko Haram kidnapped 48 children from a school in the community of Mussa, also in southern Borno, on April 15th.
Many of these children are very young-some under 2 years old-and all are from Christian families.
Local reports indicate that the terrorists were abandoning the younger children in the bush, where some were found by hunters from other communities.
The case reveals the severity of the security crisis in Nigeria, where Islamic terrorism continues to cause profound suffering, especially for Christian communities in the north and center of the country.
Entire families live in panic, not knowing the fate of their loved ones, while the government is pressured for more effective responses.
Published in 05/22/2026 17h04
Text adapted by AI (Grok) and translated via Google API in the English version. Images from public image libraries or credits in the caption.
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