Boko Haram Allegedly Plans ‘Islamic Graduation’ for Over 100 Kidnapped Women and Children in Kwara, Families Raise Alarm

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Families of more than 100 women and children reportedly abducted by Boko Haram militants in Kwara State have raised fresh concerns after receiving information that the captives may soon be subjected to what the terrorists allegedly describe as an “Islamic Graduation” ceremony.

According to accounts shared by relatives with media outlets, the insurgents have spent the last four months teaching the kidnapped victims Quran recitation and Islamic studies after allegedly forcing them to convert to Islam following their abduction from Woro community in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State.

Family members said the militants recently informed them that many of the captives had performed well in the teachings and would be recognized during a planned ceremony. The terrorists reportedly indicated that the cost of organizing the event would be added to a ransom demand expected to be presented to the Nigerian government.

The development has deepened the anguish of relatives who have continued to wait for the release of their loved ones months after the mass abduction.

The kidnapping reportedly occurred in February when armed militants linked to a Boko Haram faction allegedly invaded Woro community during a violent attack that left scores of residents dead and dozens abducted.

Security sources previously cited by counterinsurgency analyst Zagazola Makama alleged that the attackers were members of a faction led by a commander identified as Sadiku. The group was reportedly angered by the refusal of traditional and religious leaders in the community to accept its attempts to impose its ideology on the area.

Reports from the attack claimed that hundreds of residents were killed during the assault, including community leaders, religious figures, educators, women, and children. The attackers were also said to have abducted 176 people, among them pregnant women and minors.

Several months after the incident, many of those taken from the community are reportedly still being held in captivity, with relatives expressing frustration over what they describe as limited national attention to their plight.

The latest claims have drawn comparisons to previous mass-abduction cases linked to Boko Haram in northeastern Nigeria, where families have faced prolonged uncertainty over the fate of kidnapped relatives.

Relatives of the Woro victims say they remain devastated by reports that the militants are attempting to transform the captives’ ordeal into a ceremonial event after months of confinement and alleged indoctrination.

As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from the Nigerian government, the military, or other security agencies confirming the reported plans for the ceremony or any new ransom demand connected to the abducted victims.

The incident underscores ongoing security concerns across parts of northern and north-central Nigeria, where communities continue to face threats from terrorist groups, bandits, and other armed criminal networks despite ongoing security operations.

Families of the captives have appealed to federal authorities and security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the safe release of those still being held.

This is a developing story, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available from official sources and security authorities.