Boko Haram Demand N100bn Ransom for Leah Sharibu

Boko Haram Demand N100bn Ransom for Leah Sharibu

According to a diplomatic source, members of the factional Boko Haram sect, who kidnapped Leah Sharibu, have demanded N100bn ransom for her release.

The diplomatic source who spoke with Punch Nigeria, claimed to be involved in the negotiation for the release of the schoolgirl.

The source said there were fears that if given the money, the terrorists could use the cash to acquire weapons with which they would unleash terror on innocent Nigerians in the future. The source said;

“It is not that the government of Nigeria is not making efforts at getting Leah Sharibu out of the grips of the Boko Haram. But we are aware that the terrorist organisation holding her is demanding N100bn.

Though no amount is too much to get the soul of one innocent person out of danger, I think the government of Nigeria is considering many things. We all know that elections are ahead and that the terrorist organisation may also be planning to embark on inflicting damage on the people; government has to be careful and also be diplomatic about it.

We are pleading that members of the Boko Haram sect be considerate in their demands as well. They should please release the girl to her parents.”

Sharibu was one of the 110 pupils of the Government Technical and Science College, Dapchi, Yobe State, abducted by Boko Haram insurgents on February 19, 2018.

Boko Haram Demand N100bn Ransom for Leah Sharibu