By our reporter 23.4.2026
Twelve out of the 416 victims abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Ngoshe community, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State have escaped, while others remain in captivity.
It was gathered that the victims 10 females and two males took advantage of military operations in the area to bail themselves from captivity.
Borno South Youth Alliance president Samaila Kaigama also confirmed the escape: “They are now safe in a nearby town.
“While we are grateful for this development, we must state clearly that a larger number of victims are still believed to remain in captivity,” he said.
Kaigama said the escapees: 10 females and two males, were identified as “Aisha Audu – 20 years, Hajara Audu – 18 months, Aisha Idrisa – 17 years, Hafsat Idrisa – 4 months, Aisha Abubakar Bama – 22 years, Maryam Umar – 11 months, Zainabu Umar Mbasuwa – 22 years, Salma Abubakar – 2 months, Musa Umar – 7 years, Suleiman Umar – 9 years, Aisha Abubakar – 17 years, Aisha Musa – 10 years.
The terror gang had given the government 72 hours ultimatum to pay a huge ransom amount for the 416 victims.
Following the military operations farmers who were working their land were killed by Boko Haram fighters. According to Vanguard reports 18 people were killed.
Senator Ali Ndume representing Borno South confirmed the killings: “I received a distress call this afternoon that 18 of my constituents who went to their farms were ambushed and killed by terrorists this morning. It is quite unfortunate and shocking.
“May Allah grant Aljannatul Firdaus to their Souls, and may their families bear the irreparable loss”. Ndume stated.
Borno Kidnap victims...Boko Haram still holding a large number.