There are 416 hostages held by Boko Haram, and the group has given the Nigerian government 72 hours to free them.
The abductees were held in Borno State, and the terrorist group demanded cash to release them.
Speaking in Hausa, an unidentified terror organization spokesman threatened the imminent execution of many detainees, including women and children, if their demands were not met by the specified date.
The group asserted that 416 individuals are being held captive and emphasised the need for immediate action before the clock runs out.
“We are Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidwatu Wal-Jihad under Imam Abu,” the Hausa-speaking spokesperson declared. Greetings and salutations to the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) and the Nigerian government, which is not our government, on this, the 19th day of April 2026.
This will be the final message from us. If our requests are not met within 72 hours, we will distribute the mother and children to other sites. Chacun of them. Both you and we have already decided. In the name of Allah, we command you to stay within the allotted time.