…Returns Home Frail
A resident of Sokoto State, Hamisu, has regained his freedom after spending 98 harrowing days in the captivity of bandits who abducted him alongside his brother and sister-in-law from Mashaya community in Sabon-Birni Local Government Area.
Hamisu, who endured nearly four months in the den of his captors, returned home on Wednesday morning visibly weak and shaken. His release took place in Marnona town, Wurno LGA, after a driver reportedly brought him back in a frail condition, according to Katsina-based security expert, Malam Bakatsine.
The ordeal, which plunged his family into months of fear and uncertainty, ended with mixed emotions. While his brother escaped earlier, his sister-in-law did not survive the trauma, leaving the family in deep mourning despite Hamisu’s return.
News of his release spread rapidly across Mashaya community, triggering both relief and sorrow as residents celebrated his survival while grieving the life lost and questioning the circumstances that led to the prolonged captivity.
Nigeria continues to grapple with escalating insecurity, with thousands killed in 2025 alone. Amnesty International reports that at least 10,217 people have been killed in attacks by armed groups since the current administration took office two years ago.
The deteriorating security situation has drawn international concern. U.S. lawmakers recently warned President Bola Tinubu that Washington would hold him accountable if targeted killings of Christians persist, describing the situation as “religious cleansing.”
On Wednesday, the U.S. government also announced planned visa restrictions on Nigerians implicated in religious freedom violations, particularly those involved in orchestrating or supporting attacks on Christian communities.
As violence intensifies across northern and Middle Belt states, thousands of families continue to flee their homes, creating a growing humanitarian crisis.
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