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The Boko Haram sect has given the Federal Government a 72-hour ultimatum to meet its demands on the 416 persons abducted in Borno State.
In a video released by the terror group on Sunday, the terrorists dared the federal government to attempt a forceful rescue of the victims.
The video was seen by journalists on Monday.
The terrorists, who dressed in military camouflage, threatened to kill the hostages if the government failed to meet their demands at the end of the ultimatum.
They declared their readiness for total war with the troops if the government opts for force instead of meeting their demands.
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The terrorists had on Sunday demanded N5 billion ransom to free the hostages.
“Today, 19th April 2026, we are issuing a new message to the Borno South Youths Alliance and to the Nigerian government, which we do not recognise as our government. This is our first and final message. We are giving you 72 hours.
“If our demands are not met, we will move these victims, including women and children, to different locations. All of them. You have made your decision, and we have made ours. We instruct you, in the name of Allah, not to exceed the given time.”
“And take a look at them before we do so, because you may never see them again. If the government believes it can rescue them by force, you are free to try. We depend on Allah.
“Let this message reach the Borno South Youth Alliance and the Nigerian government. We do not act lightly. This is our message,” the group’s spokesman stated in the video.
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