In a heartbreaking turn of events, a young boy identified as Hassan Haruna from Bena, Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, has narrowly escaped from captivity after surviving a brutal assault that wiped out his immediate family.
The tragic incident unfolded along the ever-busy Shagari Road, where armed bandits intercepted the vehicle carrying Hassan and his relatives. According to a video recording circulating widely on social media, the young boy recounted the horrific ordeal with stark clarity, detailing how the assailants opened fire on their vehicle without warning.
The initial ambush claimed the lives of Hassan’s father and the family’s driver on the spot. The armed men then seized Hassan and his mother, forcibly dragging them into the dense forest under the cover of darkness. Reports indicate that his mother also lost her life during the ordeal.
Despite the trauma of losing his family, Hassan managed to evade his captors deep inside the forest, taking advantage of a brief lapse in their vigilance to make a daring escape to safety. Local residents who encountered the young boy praised his courage and resilience while expressing profound grief over the devastating loss suffered by his family.
Security agencies in the region have been urged to intensify patrols along the Shagari Road axis and track down the perpetrators responsible for the senseless violence. Community members continue to call for decisive action against rising highway ambushes in the area.