In a heartbreaking turn of events, a 13-year-old girl named Hasana Bulus passed away just one day after her release from captivity in Kaduna State. Hasana had been held by her abductors for seven months following her kidnapping from her home in Awon village, Kachia Local Government Area, on April 20, 2026.

Reuben Buhari, a former aide to the late Kaduna State governor Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa, provided details about Hasana's ordeal. He revealed that she was released on November 2 and subsequently taken to a hospital in Kachia for medical attention. Unfortunately, she succumbed to her injuries the very next day, highlighting the severe trauma and suffering she endured during her captivity.

The situation in Kaduna remains dire, as reports indicate a recent spate of abductions in the region. On November 4, bandits attacked the Akwando community, abducting 18 individuals, primarily women and children. This attack, which occurred around 12:30 am, also resulted in the tragic deaths of two men, who were identified as members of Buhari's extended family.

Among those abducted were Usman Galadima, 55, Amina Ahmadu, 52, and several others, including young children and infants. The list of victims includes:

• Alice Ahmadu, 45
• Haske Ahmadu, 18
• Magdalene Marcus, 35
• Gloria Marcus, six months old
• Lovene Ishaya, 25
• Happy Steven, 23
• Zillah Steven, one year old
• Afiniki Irimiya, 30, and her one-year-old daughter, Jeneth
• Laraba Irimiya, 32
• Sim Shagari, 30
• Yangal Shagari, three
• Musa Genesis, one
• Miracle Genesis, 21
• Two unidentified infants, a four-month-old girl and a five-month-old boy

The ongoing violence and abductions in Kaduna have raised concerns among residents and officials alike, as communities continue to grapple with the threat posed by banditry. The tragic fate of Hasana Bulus serves as a stark reminder of the dangers faced by many in the region, particularly vulnerable populations such as women and children. As the search for the abducted individuals continues, the community remains in mourning for those lost and those still missing.