It was during our exam period, and the disruption made it nearly impossible for many of us to concentrate or even find a safe space to study.Continue reading A BOMB BLAST SHOOK OUR CAMPUS
I REMEMBER THE UNIMAID MOSQUE BOMBING
Studying under such conditions was nearly impossible. It was difficult to read with a clear mind or concentrate.Continue reading I REMEMBER THE UNIMAID MOSQUE BOMBING
WE HEARD EXPLOSIONS DURING LECTURES
If we all left, what hope would remain for the young people who dreamed of becoming doctors, teachers, nurses, or engineers? Continue reading WE HEARD EXPLOSIONS DURING LECTURES
TERRORISTS ATTACKED MY SCHOOL. I KEPT TEACHING.
It started suddenly with gunshots and chaos. Children screamed, teachers scattered, and everyone ran for their lives.Continue reading TERRORISTS ATTACKED MY SCHOOL. I KEPT TEACHING.
IT WAS LIKE AN UNENDING NIGHTMARE
They wanted us to abandon our way of life and adopt their twisted version of Islam. But we knew that wasn’t the way of our people. Continue reading IT WAS LIKE AN UNENDING NIGHTMARE
HUNGER IS A CONSTANT COMPANION
I don’t know how I’ll be able to pay my next rent. All my businesses have been stuck due to Boko Haram.Continue reading HUNGER IS A CONSTANT COMPANION
THREE OF OUR PEOPLE DIED FROM TORTURE
When we came back, I couldn’t even stand up on my feet; people had to hold me before I went to the toilet.Continue reading THREE OF OUR PEOPLE DIED FROM TORTURE
THEY CUT OFF OUR EARS WITH KNIVES
Among the 42 of us that were captured, only five of us are remaining; the rest are dead.Continue reading THEY CUT OFF OUR EARS WITH KNIVES
I COULD NOT RAISE THE ₦500k RANSOM
After the deadline passed, we lost contact with my husband. Some of his fellow captives returned home a week later, but he didn’t. Continue reading I COULD NOT RAISE THE ₦500k RANSOM
WE ARE SURVIVORS AND WE’LL REBUILD OUR LIVES
I’ve had to start over from scratch, and it’s been a struggle. But I’m determined to rebuild my life and make a living. Continue reading WE ARE SURVIVORS AND WE’LL REBUILD OUR LIVES