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Boko Haram Video Sparks Fear Over 416 Abductees

Published

7 months ago

April 10, 2026

Boko Haram Ngoshe abductees video shows 416 kidnapped residents in Borno, with group claiming victims are alive and safe

A Boko Haram faction identified as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS) has released a disturbing video showing 416 abducted residents of Ngoshe community in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, claiming the captives remain alive, healthy and unharmed.

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Boko Haram Ngoshe abductees video reportedly features women, children and a few men, who were seen seated while being addressed by members of the armed group during the recording.

In the six-minute footage, a spokesperson for the group alleged that the video was produced following a request from the Borno South Youths Alliance (BOSYA), which it claimed has been acting as a mediator since the mass abduction.

The group further insisted that the abducted residents are being held safely, a claim that has deepened anxiety among families and residents awaiting their return.

Boko Haram abductees Ngoshe showing it’s video has intensified calls for urgent government intervention, with BOSYA confirming that 416 people were taken during the March 4 attack on the community.

According to the group, insurgents stormed Ngoshe village and abducted hundreds of residents in a coordinated assault that left the community devastated and displaced many survivors.

BOSYA has appealed to the Federal Government of Nigeria, international partners and humanitarian organisations to intensify efforts aimed at securing the safe release of the captives.

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The incident adds to the long-running insecurity crisis in Nigeria’s North-East, where insurgent attacks and mass abductions continue to threaten civilian populations.

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Nasarawa Police Launch Forest Offensive Against Bandits

Published

2 days ago

October 21, 2026

Peculiar Adirika

Nasarawa police operation targets kidnappers, bandits and armed robbers in forest hideouts, with tactical teams deployed across three sectors.

The Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a special security operation targeting bandits, kidnappers, armed robbers and other criminal groups operating in forests across the state.

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The Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Mohammed, flagged off the exercise in Lafia on Wednesday, October 21, before leading officers towards Alagye Forest in Doma Local Government Area.

Mohammed said the operation followed a directive from the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, aimed at strengthening security and restoring lasting peace across Nasarawa State.

He disclosed that tactical squads, anti-kidnapping units and intelligence operatives had been deployed to identified security flashpoints and forest corridors considered vulnerable to criminal activity.

According to the police commissioner, the operation is expected to continue until the end of December, with officers instructed to carry out their duties professionally and comply strictly with the rules of engagement.

To improve coordination and coverage, the command has divided the state into three operational sectors.

Sector A, covering the Lafia zone, is headed by ACP Lamidu Alkali, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 58 in Lafia. Sector B, covering the Akwanga zone, is led by ACP Kadir Umar, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 38 in Akwanga.

Sector C, which covers the Keffi zone, is under ACP Olobekga Saligo, Squadron Commander of MOPOL 69 in Toto.

The Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, DCP Sanusi Jidda, will coordinate activities across the three sectors to support the dismantling of criminal camps and improve the effectiveness of the operation.

Mohammed urged residents to assist the security agencies by providing timely and credible information about suspicious movements and activities in their communities.

He assured the public that information supplied to the police would be treated confidentially and encouraged residents to remain law-abiding while continuing their legitimate activities.

The commissioner reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property as the operation gets underway.

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The success of the Nasarawa police operation will depend on effective intelligence gathering, coordination among security teams and cooperation from local communities. The command has yet to disclose details of arrests, weapons recovered or other operational results.