The Islamic sect, who are holding over 200 northern teenage girls hostage, reportedly hijacked another school bus of children at Nyanya - a suspicious scene for their treacherous deeds - on Tuesday.
And the security of the international community at stake, the UN had this to say:
"We warn the perpetrators that there is an absolute prohibition against slavery and sexual slavery in international law. These can under certain circumstances constitute crimes against humanity," UN human rights spokesman Rupert Colville told a news briefing in Geneva.
"That means anyone responsible can be arrested, charged, prosecuted, and jailed at any time in the future. So just because they think they are safe now, they won't necessarily be in two years, five years or 10 years time," he said.
Colville also urged Nigeria's federal and local authorities to work together to rescue the girls.
"Local states have a lot of power and control over their territory, and the authorities in Borno are not of the same political party as the president," Colville said.
"So it is particularly important that there is close cooperation for the greater good, if you like, in this case, which is the release of these girls," he said.
Good. There is still hope for nigerians
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