Shocking Footage of 416 Women and Children Held by Boko Haram Begging for Rescue
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A video has emerged showing heavily armed Boko Haram militants guarding 416 women and children in a dry bush clearing. The captives, wearing colorful hijabs and robes, sit closely together and speak directly to the camera. They plead for help as militants patrol nearby with rifles. The footage is widely shared as evidence of the ongoing hostage crisis and growing security gaps in Northeast Nigeria.
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