Senator Ndume Rejects Boko Haram Ransom Demand as 72-Hour Deadline Nears

As Boko Haram’s 72-hour ultimatum for 416 captives in Borno State nears its end, Senator Ali Ndume insists the government will not pay any ransom. The hostages were abducted from Muoshi village in early March and include both Muslims and Christians. Ndume, representing Borno South, described the incident as devastating and warned that paying insurgents would only encourage more attacks. He stressed that innocence of the victims cuts across religious lines and debunked claims of targeted “Christian genocide.” While pledging his full support for security agencies, the senator declined to disclose operational details. He urged authorities to use all legal and sovereign means to secure the release of the hostages without compromising Nigeria’s authority.

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