A heartbreaking tragedy has shaken Kaduna State as a young girl, identified as Hasana Bulus, aged just 13, lost her life only one day after being rescued from the clutches of bandits who had held her captive.
Little Hasana was among a group of residents who had recently regained their freedom from bandit captivity in the troubled state — a moment that should have marked the beginning of healing and restoration. Sadly, it was not to be.
A Joy Turned to Grief
For families and communities in Kaduna State, the news of their loved ones’ release from bandit captivity is usually met with tears of joy, prayers of thanksgiving, and celebration. But for the family of young Hasana Bulus, that joy was tragically short-lived. Just 24 hours after breathing the air of freedom, the 13-year-old gave up the ghost, leaving her family and community in deep mourning.
The Ongoing Banditry Crisis in Kaduna
This sad development is yet another reminder of the devastating human cost of the banditry and kidnapping crisis that has plagued Kaduna State and much of Nigeria’s Northwest region. Innocent civilians — including women, children, and the elderly — continue to bear the heaviest burden of this senseless violence.
Communities in Kaduna, Zamfara, Katsina, and surrounding states have lived under the constant shadow of fear, with bandits carrying out mass abductions, demanding ransoms, and subjecting captives to horrific conditions.
The physical and psychological toll of captivity — especially on young children like Hasana — cannot be overstated. Many survivors return in critically weakened states, having endured starvation, trauma, and abuse while in the hands of their captors.
Nigerians React with Outrage and Grief
News of Hasana’s death has sparked an outpouring of grief and anger across Nigeria, with many calling on the federal and state governments to do more to protect citizens and tackle the root causes of banditry.
“This little girl survived the bandits only to die the next day. What kind of country are we living in?” one concerned Nigerian expressed on social media — a sentiment echoed by thousands.
A Call to Action
Hasana Bulus deserved to grow up, go to school, laugh with her friends, and build a future. Her death is not just a family tragedy — it is a national tragedy that demands urgent and decisive action.
The Nigerian government must intensify its security operations, invest in the welfare of survivors, and ensure that rescued captives receive immediate and adequate medical and psychological care upon their release.
May the soul of young Hasana Bulus rest in eternal peace. And may her story never be forgotten.
Our deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.
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