The Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) has alleged that a new video released by Boko Haram shows 416 abducted women and children from Ngoshe in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State crying for help and appealing for intervention after what the group described as abandonment by federal and state authorities.
In a statement signed by its president on Sunday night, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, BOSYA accused the Nigerian government, the Borno State government, political representatives of Southern Borno, and local authorities in Gwoza of failing to secure the freedom of the captives.
According to the group, the video allegedly contains messages from the abducted women and children expressing frustration over what they described as neglect by authorities, including elected representatives in Borno South.
“Let the world see and remember that the Nigerian Government, Borno State Government, the Senator representing Southern Borno, members of the House of Representatives, House of Assembly members, and Gwoza Local Government chairmen have abandoned these helpless women and children to their fate,” the statement read.
BOSYA called on international organizations, including the United Nations and Amnesty International, alongside humanitarian groups and concerned individuals, to intervene and support efforts toward the captives’ release.
The group further claimed that some newborn babies and children had reportedly died in captivity due to illness and infections, warning that more lives could be lost if urgent action is not taken.
BOSYA also referenced a recent peaceful protest held in Maiduguri, alleging that security forces deployed heavily during the demonstration while insurgent attacks and kidnappings continue in parts of Borno State.
The alliance said it remains committed to humanitarian mediation and discussions aimed at securing the release of the abductees. It appealed to Nigerians and the international community to support rescue efforts regardless of religious or ethnic differences.
The group further alleged that up to 50 women and children could be released if N50 million is raised and offered to their captors, calling on compassionate individuals and organizations willing to assist.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official response from the Nigerian government, the Borno State government, or security agencies regarding the claims contained in the alleged video or BOSYA’s allegations.
