Boko Haram demands ₦423m ransom for ex–Borno LG Vice Chairman

A video has surfaced showing two men reportedly abducted by Boko Haram/ISWAP insurgents in Borno State, appealing for assistance to secure their release.

One of the captives was identified as Hon. Hassan Biu Miringa, a former Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area.

The victims were kidnapped on December 17, 2025, while traveling from Miringa to Maiduguri.

In the video, the abductees said their captors are demanding a ransom of $150,000 each, amounting to $300,000 (about ₦423 million) for their freedom.

They confirmed that they are still alive and pleaded with authorities and well-meaning individuals to intervene.

“We were abducted on our way from Miringa to Maiduguri around 2:30. Alhamdulillah, we are alive,” one of the victims said.

“We are calling on the government and individuals to come to our rescue.”

The captives specifically appealed to the Deputy Governor of Borno State, Umar Usman Kadafur, as well as Hon. Mukhtar Betara Aliyu, Hon. Sule Ali Rimi, Hon. Yakubu Gambo Kimba, and Alhaji Musa Dogo Biu to help facilitate their release.

“We are pleading with them to come to our rescue. We are their sons,” the victim added.

“They said we must provide $150,000 each. We want to be reunited with our families.”