The gang had demanded the release of some of its detained commanders and financiers in exchange for the abductees. The gunmen had released one of the hostages, the Managing Director of the Bank of Agriculture, Alwan Hassan, following the alleged payment of a huge sum. The terrorists had last Wednesday released the picture of a baby girl that was delivered by one of the two pregnant women in their custody. However, the picture of the mother was not released and no one knows her condition or state of health. “The gunmen are insisting on the release of their commanders and financiers; they also want cash.

Source: Punch May 03, 2022 11:41 UTC