A chilling new video uploaded to TikTok by a known bandit leader has revealed the desperate plight of over 150 abducted residents from Zamfara State, Nigeria.
The victims—men, women, and children—are seen pleading for their lives and urging the Zamfara State Government to open dialogue with their captors.
The abductees hail from communities including Cogon Daji, Danabuce, Kuliya, Bayawa, Magulu, and Gidan Garduwa, all of which have suffered repeated attacks from armed groups in recent years.
“We Are Dying of Hunger” – Zamfara Resident Victims Speak Out
Speaking in Hausa, one of the victims delivered a heartbreaking message:
“We’ve been here for weeks. Our leaders are flying around with their families while we are dying here of hunger. Please, let the government talk to these people. We are starving. We are suffering. We are human beings too.”
The video was reportedly shared via the TikTok account @Ibrahim.Musa99, believed to be operated by notorious bandit leader Ibrahim Musa.
It marks a disturbing shift as terrorists increasingly turn to social media to spread their message and pressure authorities.
Bandits Claim Willingness to Negotiate
According to the speaker in the video, the bandits have shown interest in negotiating peace, but feel disrespected and ignored by the government.
“They say the government looks down on them. But they are ready to talk. In our camp alone, we are over 150 people. Other camps have over 200. Some are uncountable.”
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Kwara Kidnapper Hijacks Victim’s TikTok for Propaganda
In a related development, there was another shocking case in Kwara State, where kidnappers hijacked the TikTok and WhatsApp accounts of a victim known as Yman, a popular POS agent abducted in June 2025.
The terrorists have been using his social media accounts to post videos from their hideout, taunt the victim’s family, and demand ransom. In one clip, Yman is seen crying and pleading for help as he reportedly endures torture and starvation.
“The kidnapper even used Yman’s phone to send us videos of him begging. Now, they’re confidently uploading videos showing their faces and escape bikes,” a relative told newsmen
