BREAKING NEWS: Bandits Told Me Senator Ali Ndume Was Their In-House Mediator; Ransom Paid Only Through Him—Kaigama

Samaila Kaigama, the President of the Borno South Youth Alliance, alleged that terrorists involved in ransom negotiations identified Senator Ali Ndume while discussing an alleged mediator, claiming bandit related ransom payments passed through an in house arrangement during negotiations.

According to a video posted on the official YouTube channel of Channels Television on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, while discussing insecurity in Borno State, Kaigama made allegations concerning mediation efforts, ransom payments, and individuals he claimed participated during negotiations with terrorists.

Kaigama maintained that the information came directly from people he identified as terrorists, insisting they disclosed details about how communication channels and ransom arrangements were allegedly handled, while also claiming he possessed evidence supporting the allegations he presented publicly.Watch Video/Continue..

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