A faction of Boko Haram terrorists, Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunna Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad (JAS), has declared that the 72-hour ultimatum it issued to the Nigerian government has expired, warning that it is now prepared to begin the execution of 416 women and children held captive in Goshe, Borno State........…
In a video going viral on social media, .... a spokesperson for the group, speaking in Hausa, announced that all negotiations had collapsed, insisting that “there is no more discussion.”
The terrorist, who identified the group .... as operating under the leadership of Imam Abu Umaima Al-Muhajir, issued a series of threats directed at the Nigerian authorities, while also mocking government efforts and dismissing ransom discussions.
“We are Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal Jihad, under the leadership of Imam Abu Umaima Al-Muhajir. Today, Saturday, the 25th of April, 2026, we declare what we describe as a victory,” the spokesperson said.
“We are sending this new message to the Nigerian government. First of all, we extend our apologies to our Imam. Imam Abu Umaima, we ask for your forgiveness, as well as from our leader here, Abu Sumayya. All of us remain under the leadership of Imam Abu Umaima.”
The spokesperson stressed that the group’s patience had run out.
“Nigerian government, you should know this: money does not blind us, and the 72-hour deadline we gave you has already expired. That negotiation has expired,” he said.
“By God, we do not say something without fulfilling it. Once we said that when the 72 hours expire, there would be no more discussion, now there is no discussion.”
The insurgent group also took aim at Nigerian political figures, specifically referencing Senator Ali Ndume, while ridiculing claims of government military intervention.
“We have heard Ali Ndume on social media claiming that Tinubu assisted him with aircraft,” the spokesperson said.
“As for you, Ndume, you should know that Allah is above you. Allah is above all of you. Allah is greater than your power. Do you think Allah is not more powerful than you?”
Mocking the possibility of airstrikes, the terrorist warned that any such operation would only result in civilian casualties.
“In the name of Allah, send your aircraft if you want; they will only end up killing your own people in Goshe. By God, at most, you will send your drones to kill the people of Goshe,” he said.
“Do not think you are clever, that you can send aircraft and scatter us. These are your lies.”
He further dismissed ransom negotiations, revealing that earlier figures mentioned were not official.
“You are talking about five billion and other amounts, this was only mentioned by me personally. It was not an official or clever figure. We do not know whether our leaders will demand one hundred billion, or any amount they choose,” he stated.
“So you will see whether your billions will mean anything to us. Keep your money, and we will keep them (the captives), and then we will see.”
Meanwhile, the terrorist threatened the captives directly, warning against any attempt to escape.
“Do you think you are smart, that you will send aircraft dropping fire and the women will escape? Let them try,” he said.
“Since the 72-hour deadline has already passed, come and see whether you will find the women or not, both women and children.”
