I remember leaving the akara still frying in the oil. I didn’t carry anything, not even my money.Continue reading THE MORNING I LOST EVERYTHING
I CANNOT AFFORD MEDICAL CARE FOR MY CHILD
I would have sold any property I owned, but Boko Haram destroyed the house I inherited from my father in our village. Continue reading I CANNOT AFFORD MEDICAL CARE FOR MY CHILD
A STRAY BULLET SHATTERED MY SPINE
Before the insurgency, I was a skilled farmer, providing for my family. Now, I’m unable to work, and my family struggles to make ends meet.Continue reading A STRAY BULLET SHATTERED MY SPINE
LOST MY FOOT TO AN EXPLOSION
It was difficult at first, balancing on one leg and trying to sew, but I refused to give up.Continue reading LOST MY FOOT TO AN EXPLOSION
A BOMB BLAST SHOOK OUR CAMPUS
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