Rescued Woro Abductees Reveal Six Months of Hardship in Terrorist Captivity

One of the 145 abductees rescued from Woro in Kwara State has recounted the harsh conditions they endured during six months in the captivity of terrorists.

The victims were recently rescued by the Federal Government and handed over to the Niger State Government. Fatima Mohammed, one of the rescued victims, said she and others spent about six months and two weeks in captivity before their release.

She said the victims were denied basic necessities and forced to endure severe hardship throughout their captivity. According to her, they had no freedom of movement and slept in the open, even during heavy rainfall.

The victims also had limited access to clothing, with some forced to continue wearing wet clothes after their garments were soaked by rain. Fatima said inadequate food was another major challenge faced by the abductees during their time with the terrorists.

Another rescued victim, 17-year-old Isyaka Ahmed, also recounted the dangers he faced after attempting to escape from the terrorists.

He said he was threatened with death following the failed escape attempt and identified hunger and physical stress as some of the major challenges suffered by the victims.

Isyaka also raised concern that some boys were still being held by the terrorists. Despite the ordeal, the teenager expressed happiness over his reunion with his family.

Receiving the rescued abductees on behalf of the Niger State Governor, the Emir of Borgu, Alhaji Mohammed Sani Dantoro, described their return as a moment of joy for the emirate.

The monarch expressed gratitude for the safe return of the victims after spending months in captivity.