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Boko Haram threatens to kill 416 abducted victims, gives 72-hour deadline
Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government concerning 416 people it claims are in its custody.
The group is reportedly demanding ransom for the release of the captives, who were abducted in Borno State.
In a video obtained by Very Nigerian, a masked spokesperson speaking in Hausa warned that if the demands are not met within the stated time, many of those being held including women and children would be killed.
The group maintained that it is holding 416 captives and stressed that urgent action is needed before the deadline expires.
The spokesman said in Hausa, “We are Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidwatu Wal-Jihad under Imam Abu. Today being 19th April 2026, we are giving out a new message to Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) also to the Nigerian government who are not our government.
“This is our first and last message. We give you 72 hours if you do not meet our demands we will share out the woman and children to different locations. All of them. You have made your decision, and we have made ours. We instruct you, in the name of Allah, not to exceed the given time.”
Boko Haram did not specify its demands in the video.
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