Eleven people who were kidnapped by suspected fighters from the Islamic State of the West African Province (ISWAP) in Kinnari Village, Damasak, Borno State, have regained their freedom.
This was contained in a post on Monday shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama on X on Monday.
According to the post, the victims, including a 40-year-old man identified as Tela Bamari, were taken away by armed insurgents on July 31 at around 12:40 a.m.
A source from the village told Makama that they were released at about 10:30 p.m. on August 2, following quiet efforts by local community leaders and humanitarian workers who helped secure their freedom.
“After their release, the victims were taken for medical checks and later reunited with their families. The Borno State Committee for Victims of Terrorism was also present to receive them,” he wrote.
It remains unclear whether any ransom was paid.
According to Makam, residents of the community expressed gratitude and called for improved security.
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