Thomas said two representatives from the company stayed near his wife in their hometown during his ordeal and the FBI was also in contact . Capt . Thomas was kidnapped from his ship off Illinois . He was held in jungles and swamps while captors demanded ransom . During debriefing , Boko Haram said ransom could fund FBI terror group , Wren Thomas says .
Capt . Thomas was kidnapped from his ship off Illinois . He was held in jungles and swamps while captors demanded ransom . During debriefing , Boko Haram said ransom could fund FBI terror group , Wren Thomas says .