Minor dies after regaining freedom, many others abducted in same Kaduna community
A 13-year-old girl, Hasana Bulus, who was held captive for seven months by her abductors, died barely a day after regaining her freedom in Kaduna State. Hasana was kidnapped from her home in Awon village, Kachia Local Government Area, on April 20, 2026, alongside other residents by bandits. Former aide to late Kaduna State governor […] Minor dies after regaining freedom, many others abducted in…
On November 2, 2026, 13-year-old Hasana Bulus was released from captivity after being held for seven months by bandits in Kaduna State. Her death came just a day later. The abduction occurred on April 20, 2026, in Awon village, Kachia Local Government Area. Former Kaduna State governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa's aide, Reuben Buhari, revealed that Hasana endured immense pain and suffering in the bush during her ordeal. She was taken to a hospital in Kachia upon her release but passed away the following day.
In a separate attack on November 4, bandits abducted 18 people, mostly women and children, from the Akwando community within Kachia. The assailants included members of Buhari's family, such as his cousins, their children, and grandchildren. Two individuals were killed during this incident.
Among those abducted were Usman Galadima, 55; Amina Ahmadu, 52; Alice Ahmadu, 45; Haske Ahmadu, 18; Magdalene Marcus, 35; Gloria Marcus, a six-month-old infant; Lovene Ishaya, 25; Happy Steven, 23; Zillah Steven, a one-year-old infant; Afiniki Irimiya, 30, and her one-year-old daughter, Jeneth Irimiya; Laraba Irimiya, 32; Sim Shagari, 30, and Yangal Shagari, a three-year-old child.
Additionally, there were two unidentified infants, a four-month-old girl, a five-month-old boy, and two other infants whose ages were not specified.
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