Boko Haram insurgents have recently set free a group of 48 women who were originally taken captive from the villages of Maiwa and Shuwarin in Mafa Local Government Area, located in Borno State. These individuals were able to regain their freedom following the payment of a total ransom amounting to N2.4 million.
The disclosure of this event came through the announcement made by Zagazola Makama, a seasoned Counter-Insurgency Expert and Security Analyst stationed around the Lake Chad region. In a tweet shared on a Thursday, Makama revealed that the unfortunate kidnapping had occurred on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, while the women were engaged in their farming activities. Following the abduction, the assailants transported the captives to an undisclosed location and subsequently demanded a monetary ransom.
In his update, Makama informed that a positive turn of events unfolded on Wednesday, August 23, when the women were released from captivity. This freedom came at the price of N50,000 for each individual, paid to the Boko Haram group. It is also noteworthy that prior to this release, eight of the abducted women had managed to secure their release by individually paying N20,000 as ransom.
This incident serves as a reminder of the complex security challenges faced by the region and the dire impact such events have on the lives of those affected. The ransom payments, while facilitating the release of the abducted individuals, underline the complex dynamics surrounding counter-insurgency efforts and the evolving tactics used by insurgent groups in their quest for financial gain.
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