Not Military Rescue: BOSYA Claims It Negotiated Freedom of 416 Ngoshe Women, Children

By Tgnews Reporter

The Borno South Youth Alliance (BOSYA) has disputed claims that the release of 416 women and children abducted from Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State, resulted from a military rescue operation, insisting that the captives were freed through humanitarian negotiations and advocacy efforts led by the group.

In a statement signed by its President, Samaila Ibrahim Kaigama, BOSYA said the release of the victims, which reportedly began on June 6, followed months of engagement, mediation, and communication efforts aimed at securing their freedom.

The group maintained that its sustained advocacy drew national attention to the plight of the abducted women and children and facilitated discussions that eventually led to their release.

According to BOSYA, communications held on June 5 indicated that most, if not all, of the captives would regain their freedom. The organization claimed that the process commenced shortly thereafter, culminating in the return of the victims to their communities.

“We are happy and grateful that through our efforts, persistent advocacy, and extensive discussions, the results are now being seen,” the statement read.

BOSYA further alleged that its president played a central role in humanitarian mediation efforts and negotiations that preceded the release, describing the development as a demonstration of people-centered leadership.

The alliance also announced plans to release audio recordings and voice notes which it claimed would provide evidence of discussions held before the captives were freed.

According to the group, the recordings would show that contacts were established with individuals linked to the abductors and that negotiations took place over several weeks.

The organization argued that the release was unconditional and not the outcome of a military rescue mission, contrary to reports circulating in some sections of the media.

BOSYA also questioned claims by some political figures and government supporters who have attributed the release to government intervention, stating that its own efforts should be acknowledged.

The group further called on the Federal Government, Borno State Government, and relevant local authorities to properly screen, rehabilitate, and support the released victims as they reintegrate into their communities.

While welcoming the return of the women and children, BOSYA urged stakeholders to prioritize their welfare, trauma recovery, and long-term support.

The release of the Ngoshe captives has generated widespread public interest, with differing accounts emerging regarding the circumstances surrounding their freedom.

As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had not publicly responded to BOSYA’s latest claims, while details surrounding the exact terms and conditions of the captives’ release remained unverified.

The alliance said it would continue to provide information on its role in the process and pledged to release additional evidence to support its position in the coming days.