The captives were seized when Boko Haram fighters overran a military position at Ngoshe on March 4, 2026. The Senator alerted the National Security Adviser’s office headed by Nuhu Ribadu, the DSS and the military, and passed on Kaigama’s information. Police alleged Mr Konduga was the Boko Haram spokesman quoted in the Nigerian media using the name Usman al-Zawahiri. “He may have evidence that ransom reached Boko Haram, but he has no evidence that government money was sent to the terrorists,” the elder said. The United States and Britain route intelligence sharing, training and assistance through structures the National Security Adviser coordinates.