13-year-old lady passes away in Kaduna a day after regaining freedom from bandit captivity

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By Linda Ikeji
5 November 2026, 12:25 pm

A 13-year-old lady, Hasana Bulus, has handed away a day after regaining freedom from bandits’ captivity in Kaduna State.

The minor was one of many residents who regained their freedom on November 2 after seven months in captivity.

LIB reported that Hasana was kidnapped from her dwelling in Awon village, Kachia Local Government Area, on April 20, 2026, alongside different residents.

The bandits had initially demanded N300m ransom and 23 bikes for his or her freedom, rejecting the agricultural group’s supply of a number of million naira and threatening that their victims would haven’t any entry to meals till the ransom is paid.

Most of the victims, together with youngsters, ultimately handed away in captivity.

Journalist and former aide to late Kaduna State governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, Reuben Buhari, who confirmed the unhappy improvement mentioned she handed away in a hospital whereas receiving remedy on November 3.

According to him, Hasana endured ache and horrors in captivity.

A group chief, Speaker Jethro Daniel, additionally confirmed the event.

“This is 13-year-old Hasana Bulus. On 20th April, she was kidnapped from her home in Awon village alongside others and taken into the bush. For seven long months, this little girl was held captive in the bush, enduring pain and horrors no 13-year-old should ever have to see, let alone live through,” he wrote.

“She was finally freed on 2nd November and taken to a hospital in Kachia. On 3rd November, just a day after tasting freedom, she died. May her gentle soul rest in peace.”