Borno South Senator Ali Ndume says Samaila Kaigame, described as a leader of the Borno South Youth Alliance, repeatedly contacted him with requests tied to ransom payments for kidnapped victims. In an interview on Arise Television’s “Prime Time” on Tuesday, Ndume said Kaigame claimed Boko Haram was demanding N5 billion for the release of abducted persons and that Kaigame wanted Ndume to be involved in paying the ransom. Ndume said he became suspicious after Kaigame asked him to contribute toward the payment and that he attempted to connect Kaigame with relevant security agencies and authorities. He said he refused to take part in any ransom payment. Ndume added that he does not support paying ransoms or negotiating with Boko Haram. He also referenced earlier experiences, including how similar contacts had been used against him politically in 2011, and he cited contradictions in Kaigame’s account, including claims about direct contact with the terrorist group. Ndume said he cannot confirm whether ransom was paid and stressed that his position remains against both ransom payments and negotiations.
Ali Ndume says Samaila Kaigame sought his help to pay Boko Haram ransom
Borno South Senator Ali Ndume says Samaila Kaigame, described as a leader of the Borno South Youth Alliance, repeatedly contacted him with requests tied to ransom payments for kidnapped victims. In an...
- Ali Ndume, representing Borno South, says Samaila Kaigame repeatedly contacted him about a ransom.
- Ndume alleges Kaigame claimed Boko Haram demanded N5 billion for releasing kidnapped victims.
- Ndume says Kaigame wanted him to contribute to paying the ransom.
- Ndume states he tried to link Kaigame to security authorities and refused involvement in any ransom payment.
- Ndume says he does not support ransom payment or negotiations with Boko Haram.
Senator Ali Ndume (Borno South) has claimed that Samaila Kaigame, leader of the purported Borno South Youth Alliance, attempted to involve him in paying ransom to secure the release of kidnap victims. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday, Ndume said Kaigame repeatedly contacted him, claiming Boko Haram was demanding N5 billion for the release of abducted persons. “He wanted to use me for the payment of ransom. I began suspecting him when he demanded that I contribute towards the payment of ransom,” the senator stated. Ndume explained that he tried to link Kaigame with relevant security agencies and authorities but refused to get involved in any ransom payment. He maintained that he does not support paying ransoms or negotiating with Boko Haram. The lawmaker drew parallels with past experiences, noting how similar contacts had been used politically against him in 2011. He pointed out contradictions in Kaigame’s claims of having direct contact with the terrorist group. “I cannot speak for the government if the ransom was paid or not. I do not and will never support the payment of ransom or negotiations with Boko Haram,” Ndume emphasised.
5 hours agoThe lawmaker representing Borno South Senatorial District, Ali Ndume, has recounted how one Samaila Kaigame, the purported leader of Borno South Youth Alliance, wanted to use him to pay ransom for kidnapped victims. Featuring in an interview on Arise Television’s ‘Prime Time’ on Tuesday, Ndume said Kaigame repeatedly contacted him, claiming the terrorist group was demanding […] How Kaigame wanted to use me to pay ransom – Ndume
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