A fresh video has surfaced showing two men allegedly abducted by Boko Haram/Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorists in Borno State, appealing for help and intervention.
One of the captives was identified as Hon. Hassan Biu Miringa, a former Vice Chairman of Biu Local Government Area.
The two men were abducted on December 17, 2025, while travelling from Miringa to Maiduguri.
According to Zagagola Makama, in the video, the victims confirmed they were still alive but said their captors had demanded a ransom of $150,000 each, bringing the total to $300,000, for their release.
“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 abductees specifically appealed to several political leaders and prominent individuals to intervene on their behalf.
Those mentioned include 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.
“We are pleading with them to come to our rescue. We are their sons,” the victim said.
“They said we must provide $150,000 each. For the two of us, it is $300,000. We want to be reunited with our families.”
The incident is the latest in a series of abductions along highways and rural communities in Borno State, where armed groups continue to target travellers despite ongoing military operations.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official statement from security agencies regarding the video or efforts to secure the victims’ release.