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12 Weeks In Captivity: Family Of Bauchi APC Chieftain, Uba Boris, Worried
The family of the abducted All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftain in Bauchi State, Alhaji Uba Boris, has expressed deep concerns over his whereabouts 12 weeks after his abduction, saying that his prolonged absence has impacted negatively on them.
Boris, a one-time Senior Special Adviser (SSA) on Youth Mobilization under former governor, Isa Yuguda, and who also served as the Director of Yuguda Vocational Centre, was kidnapped in Bauchi on 7th July, 2021.
Though there were conflicting narratives concerning how he was abducted, the politician was said to have been abducted by his assailants at about 8pm at the CBN roundabout on the Murtala Muhammed way in Bauchi metropolis.
Speaking with journalists, Boris’ senior wife, Sa’adatu, informed that the family had not heard from his abductors since their breadwinner was kidnapped.
This, she said, made members of the family to be in palpable fear, adding that they never knew the motive and those behind the abduction, which she said had brought untold hardship on them.
“It is exactly 12 weeks of my husband abduction and up till today, there was no report of his whereabouts and all his phone numbers have been switched off.
“We have made all our efforts to find him but it was not successful. We visited the Bauchi State Commissioner of Police and he told us that the police were still investigating the case and whenever they had information about him, the command would contact us,” Sa’adatu said.
According to her, before her husband’s abduction by unknown persons, there was an attempt on his life two weeks earlier, informing that Boris reported the incident to the police that time but nothing was done about it.
“Before his abduction, a woman leader assembled some women and insisted that he (Boris) should come and meet them but he initially declined because political activities have not kicked off.
“He asked the woman to bring them to his office but she insisted that he should come to her house at 1000 Housing Estate and he later agreed to follow her.
“On his way to the house, they were attacked by two tinted vehicles and he narrowly escape from them. He reported the case to the State CID. I remember when he narrated the incident to us, he was not suspecting the woman of staging the attack or any setup against him then.
“We did not think that the incident was so serious because we thought it was political opponents who were trying to intimidate him but two weeks after the incident, he was kidnapped,” the politician’s wife explained.
She then said that her husband’s prolonged absence had thrown the entire family, relatives as well as his supporters into palpable fear and mourning mood.
“We are living in this house in palpable fear and distress because he has 17 children and three wives waiting for unknown misery. We are sleeping with one eye open.
“Whenever we heard any movement of a stranger knocking the door, we are always apprehensive and thinking of who is coming into the house,” she informed.
Efforts made to get the reactions of the state police command proved unsuccessful as the calls made to the telephone of the command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Ahmed Mohammed Wakil, did not go through.
However, a top official of the command, who pleaded not to be named because “I was not authorised to speak on this matter”, confided in DAILY POST that though the police are working on the circumstances surrounding Boris’ kidnapping, his family did not help the situation.
According to the official, despite the assurance given to the family by the State Commissioner of Police, Sylvester Abiodun Alabi, the family attempted to give the kidnappers money, thus compromising police investigations.
A new video has emerged showing two men reportedly kidnapped by Boko Haram insurgents in Borno State, pleading for assistance to secure their release.
One of the captives, former Biu Local Government Area Chairman Hassan Biu Miringa, revealed that their abductors are demanding a $300,000 ransom.
Miringa said he and another individual were taken in December 2025 and have remained in the custody of the militants.
In the video shared by Zagazola Makama, Miringa introduced himself, saying: “I am Hassan Biu Miringa, former Chairman of Biu Local Government from 2020 to 2022. Four years after my tenure, we were kidnapped by the soldiers of Khilafa about two weeks ago. Alhamdulillah, we are still alive, but we urgently need help to save our lives.”
He added that negotiations with the kidnappers had been underway, with some preliminary agreements reportedly reached.
“We have engaged them on four separate occasions and reached an understanding. We appeal to our leaders, especially Borno State Deputy Governor Alhaji Usman Umar Kadafur, the National Assembly representative for Biu, Kwaya, and Shani Hon. Betera Aliyu, as well as our community leaders, to temper justice with mercy and assist us. We are their children and have been working together,” Miringa said.
He confirmed the ransom demand, explaining that each captive is expected to pay $150,000, totaling $300,000 for their freedom, and pleaded for urgent intervention to reunite with their families.
The video highlights ongoing concerns over kidnappings and insecurity in southern Borno State, which have persisted despite government efforts to curb insurgent activity in the region.
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Nyesom Wike, on Saturday visited Port Harcourt City Local Government as part of his “thank you” visit across Rivers State.
Upon his arrival, a group of women displayed a symbolic gesture of loyalty by spreading their wrappers on the ground for his motorcade.
The women and supporters of the Minister were in a jubilant mode as Wike drove on the wrappers.
Wike has been going around local governments in the state to appreciate them for their support while reeling out moves ahead of the 2027 general elections.
In the course of his visits, the Minister had fired several salvos at political actors in the state, warning that their sudden support for President Bola Tinubu won’t secure them any ticket in 2027.
Wike also renewed rivalry with Governor Sim Fubara over the leadership control of the political space in the state.
The Rivers State House of Assembly has officially reaffirmed that the impeachment proceedings against Governor Siminalayi Fubara and his deputy, Prof. Ngozi Odu, are ongoing and have not been suspended.
The Assembly said the process is still ongoing and is being conducted strictly in line with constitutional provisions.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday by the Chairman of the House Committee on Information, Petitions and Complaints, Hon. Enemi George.
According to the statement, the impeachment process, which began on Thursday, January 8, 2026, remains on course in line with the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
The lawmakers disclosed that separate notices of allegations bordering on gross misconduct have been served on both the governor and his deputy in line with Section 188 of the Constitution.
“The notices of allegations of gross misconduct against the Governor and the Deputy Governor have been duly forwarded to them by the Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Martins Amaewhule, and the House is awaiting their responses,” the statement said.
The Assembly maintained that it is constitutionally obligated to act in the interest of the rule of law and ensure that no public office holder acts outside legal boundaries.
Reacting to reports suggesting that the impeachment move had been halted, the House accused some individuals and media outlets of deliberately spreading misinformation to mislead the public and stir tension between the legislature and Rivers residents.
The lawmakers described such reports as false and insisted they would not succumb to intimidation, threats, or blackmail.
“We are aware of renewed attempts by certain persons and media platforms to misinform the public by claiming that the impeachment process has been discontinued. The public should disregard such falsehoods, as the process remains active,” the statement added.
The Assembly reaffirmed its commitment to democratic principles and constitutional responsibilities, stressing that it would not be distracted by what it termed “cheap propaganda.”
It also appreciated the people of Rivers State for their support and prayers amid the ongoing political developments and extended goodwill to Nigerians committed to the nation’s democratic journey.
JomogNews reports that during Thursday’s plenary session, presided over by the Speaker, the Majority Leader, Major Jack, formally read the notice of allegations of gross misconduct against Governor Fubara on the floor of the House.
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