Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad, a Boko Haram sect, has stated that its 72-hour ultimatum to the Nigerian government has ended, creating new worries about the safety of civilians kidnapped in Borno State.
The gang stated that after negotiations broke down, it is ready to start executing prisoners.
A group spokeswoman stated in a video message that all talks with authorities had concluded.
“We provided you a 72-hour window, but it has already passed. The spokeswoman insisted that the gang will follow through on its threats, saying, “Now there is no discussion.”
Additionally, the insurgent group rejected ransom negotiations, calling past estimates “unofficial” and maintaining that money would not change its stance.
The group claimed that any attempt to conduct military rescue operations could result in additional civilian losses, thus they issued a warning.
Along with making fun of the government’s attempts to address the issue, it threatened prominent people.
Concerned by the scenario, the Borno South Youth Alliance has issued a warning that the ultimatum’s expiration could lead to violence against the prisoners.
The company claimed in a statement that every attempt to obtain further time had been made.
The group said, “There is growing fear that we may begin to witness executions.”
The organization claimed to have served as a humanitarian mediator in earlier conflicts, assisting in preventing harm to victims.
It stated, “Our appeals and interventions have frequently been the only thing standing between the execution of innocent women and children and their continued survival.”
Despite numerous requests to high-ranking government officials, such as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum, the group accused authorities of not responding appropriately.
It urged humanitarian organizations and the international community to act quickly to save lives.
As of the time this story was filed, security officials had not yet released an official response to the situation, which has increased anxiety in the impacted neighborhoods.
