Families of at least 176 residents abd¥cted by t+rrorists in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State have appealed to the Federal Government and the Kwara State Government to urgently rescue their loved ones after nearly six months in captivity.
The appeal comes amid claims that the abductors threatened to marry the “beautiful” female captives and k+ll the remaining hostages if their demands were not met.
Speaking on the BBC Hausa Service, Kaiama indigene Abdul Ibrahim said affected communities had raised over ₦155 million through crowdfunding to secure the victims’ release, but the t+rrorists allegedly rejected the ransom, leaving the captives in their camps.
According to Ibrahim, families have exhausted every available option, including peaceful protests, without success. He urged both governments and security agencies to intensify rescue efforts, saying the continued captivity has left families in deep anguish.
“We have done everything within our means. The money was raised, yet our people have not been released. Their suffering continues, and families are living in agony,” he said.
Also speaking, the Dan Sardaukin Kaiama and Suleiman Bukata called on the Federal Government and security agencies to replicate the operation that recently freed abd¥ctees in Oyo State by carrying out a similar rescue mission in Kaiama.
Bukata said the successful Oyo operation had renewed hope among affected families, stressing that Kaiama residents deserved the same level of protection and commitment. He warned that every extra day in captivity exposed the victims to greater danger and hardship.
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