A young boy identified as Hassan Haruna from Bena in Kebbi State has escaped from kidnappers after losing his parents and the family driver to an attack along Shagari Road.
According to a video circulating on social media, Hassan said he was travelling with his father, mother and their driver when armed men attacked their vehicle.
He said the attackers killed his father and the driver on the spot before taking him and his mother into a forest.
The boy recounted that his mother later died while they were being held in the kidnappers’ hideout.
Hassan said he eventually managed to escape and found his way out through the Kucheri forest area of Tsafe Local Government Area in Zamfara State.
After his escape, he was taken to a hospital where he received treatment and is currently recovering.
Efforts are ongoing to trace his relatives and reunite him with family members. Residents of Bena and neighbouring communities have been urged to provide information that could help locate his relatives.
The incident has prompted calls for prayers for his late parents and support for the boy as he recovers from the traumatic experience.
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