Borno: Fate of 404 abductees unclear as Boko Haram deadline elapses

As the 72-hour ultimatum issued by Boko Haram implicit the destiny of 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe assemblage successful Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State expired, uncertainty has continued to grow, with nary authoritative effect from either the insurgents oregon authorities authorities.

DAILY POST gathered that 12 of the abducted victims person escaped captivity, leaving the destiny of the remaining 404 victims hanging successful the balance.

The insurgents had demanded a ransom of N5 cardinal from the national and Borno State governments, informing that nonaccomplishment to comply could endanger the lives of the captives.

They besides threatened to relocate the victims and defy immoderate subject rescue attempt, heightening concerns astir the information of those inactive successful captivity.

Sources successful Pulka said the flight followed a subject cognition targeting insurgent hideouts successful the area.

One of the escapees reportedly revealed that the insurgents fled during the operation, abandoning immoderate captives portion escaping with others.
The victims were abducted during a March 4 onslaught connected a subject basal and Ngoshe community, wherever respective residents were killed and hundreds taken h...