At least 12 women and children have escaped from a Boko Haram faction, Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jiha, in Ngoshe community, Borno State.
The development was confirmed by the Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA), which said the victims have safely arrived in a nearby town, though the exact location is being kept secret for security reasons.
Those who escaped include women, teenagers, and young children such as Aisha Audu (20), Hajara Audu (18 months), Aisha Idrisa (17), Hafsat Idrisa (4 months), Aisha Abubakar Bama (22), Maryam Umar (11 months), Zainabu Umar Mbasuwa (22), Salma Abubakar (2 months), Musa Umar (7), Suleiman Umar (9), Aisha Abubakar (17), and Aisha Musa (10).
In a statement, BOSYA expressed relief over their escape but warned that many other victims are still believed to be in captivity within the insurgent stronghold.
The group also said its president, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, has been briefed and is expected to provide further updates.
Ngoshe, located in the Gwoza area of Borno State, has remained one of the most affected communities in the ongoing insurgency, with repeated attacks and abductions by Boko Haram factions.
The development comes amid rising tensions, following reports that the terrorist group had earlier issued a 72-hour ultimatum threatening to kill hundreds of captives, mostly women and children, if its demands were not met. A video reportedly released by the group warned of mass executions, heightening fears over the fate of those still in captivity.
Authorities have yet to independently confirm the latest escape, while security concerns remain high across affected communities.
