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THE NIGHT I LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS

Sometimes, even if I am sleeping, I remember the situation; it’s become like a nightmare to me.Continue reading THE NIGHT I LOST TWO CLOSE FRIENDS →

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

I SOLD MY HOUSE TO RAISE THE RANSOM

We found someone who paid one million naira, but the major challenge was where to get the remaining 500,000. Continue reading I SOLD MY HOUSE TO RAISE THE RANSOM →

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

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Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

NOBODY IS COMING TO HELP US

I’m forced to work as a labourer both during the rainy and dry seasons, even though I am too old.Continue reading NOBODY IS COMING TO HELP US →

October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

YOU’RE LUCKY IF YOU CAN EAT ONCE A DAY

If you want to get a story from us, we ourselves are the story.Continue reading YOU’RE LUCKY IF YOU CAN EAT ONCE A DAY →

October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

A SMALL BOY WAS TORTURING, INSULTING ME

Death is easier for me than the current situation. I would say Alhamdulillah if I died now.Continue reading A SMALL BOY WAS TORTURING, INSULTING ME →

October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

THEY KILLED TWO OF MY CHILDREN

We are left with the pain and grief of losing them and we will not see them again till in the hereafter. Continue reading THEY KILLED TWO OF MY CHILDREN →

October 24, 2026

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Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

THEY DON’T EVEN SPARE CHILDREN

My colleagues and I ran to escape, about thirteen of us, but only six survived.Continue reading THEY DON’T EVEN SPARE CHILDREN →

October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Conflict, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

THEY MALTREATED THE ELDERLY, RAPED WOMEN

The biggest thing I can remember, which makes me wish I were dead, is the rape of girls and housewives.Continue reading THEY MALTREATED THE ELDERLY, RAPED WOMEN →

October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

WE SLEPT AND URINATED IN THE SAME PLACE

They demanded four million naira or two motorcycles, and my family kept discussing it with them.Continue reading WE SLEPT AND URINATED IN THE SAME PLACE →

October 24, 2026

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Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

PEOPLE WENT TO THE MOSQUE WITH THEIR GUNS

That was the scariest night of my life. My only option was prayer, which I kept doing.Continue reading PEOPLE WENT TO THE MOSQUE WITH THEIR GUNS →

October 24, 2026October 24, 2026

Buhari Ya’u MorikiLeave a comment
Posted in Conflict, SnippetsTagged Banditry, Displacement, Kidnapping, Nigeria, Northwest, Terrorists, Violence

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