Boko Haram threatens execution of 176 Kwara abductees within one week
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Terrorists, suspected to be Boko Haram members, have threatened to execute 176 women and children abducted from the Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State if their demands are not met by the Nigerian government within one week. The ultimatum was reportedly issued through the abductees after a Jumu’ah prayer session on Friday, according to community members and families. Salihu Bio, the traditional ruler of the community, whose wife is among the captives, confirmed the threat, stating that one abductee was allowed to contact her family to relay the message. The terrorists expressed frustration over the government's perceived lack of commitment to negotiations. A community source indicated that the captors threatened to marry off some girls and kill those deemed "liabilities" if no agreement is reached. The abductees were reportedly being taught Arabic and Islamic knowledge. In a video, an armed militant claimed responsibility for the abduction, stating the victims had been indoctrinated and were given an opportunity to appeal to their government. Efforts to get an official response from the police were unsuccessful.
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