Borno Kidnap Victims Describe Harsh Captivity Conditions

Freed kidnap victims from Borno State recounted their severe conditions while held captive by armed bandits. Halima Musa, one of the victims, shared that she spent three months in captivity, often preparing her own meals from limited supplies, sometimes going without soup.

Another victim, Khadijat, noted that they were held for seven months and had to farm and fish for sustenance. Their release occurred without gunfire, and they had direct contact with security forces.

Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum visited the freed victims and announced a rehabilitation program for the Ngosh community. He expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu and security agencies for their efforts in securing the release of abducted individuals.

A total of 434 abducted persons were released, with 360 returning two days earlier. Zulum disclosed that the state government released millions of naira to facilitate the safe return of residents and rebuild Ngosh.