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 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.
Speaking from captivity, Miringa said the abductors, whom he identified as soldiers of Khilafa, had demanded a ransom of 300,000 dollars for their release.
According to him: “My name is Hassan Biu Miringa, For Local government Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022, exactly four years after serving Biu. We were abducted by soldiers of Khilafa in December 2025 about 14 days ago and we are still held under their captivity. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive. But we needed help to save our lives and how you can rescue us.”
He said efforts at dialogue had been ongoing with the abductors, adding that some form of understanding had been reached.
He said: “We have spoken with them in four different faces and we have reached an agreement. We are calling on our leaders especially the Borno Deputy Governor, Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur and Member Representing, Biu, Kwaya and Shani, at the National Assembly, Hon. Betera Aliyu, and our Leader Dr Sule Ali Rimi, our elder Brother Honorable Kimba, Alhaji Musa Dogo Biu, to temper justice with mercy to come to our aid, we are their children and we have been working together.”
Miringa disclosed the ransom demanded by the abductors and appealed for urgent assistance to save their lives.
He said: “Ransom was placed on us at 150,000 dollars both of us are expected to pay 300,000 dollars. We are hoping that you will hear our cries and come to our aid, so that we can be returned to be reunited with our families and other loved ones. May Allah helped us and grant us lasting peace.”
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.