A young boy identified as Umar, from Magami town in Gusau
Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has vowed to join the Nigerian Army and
seek justice for his father, who was allegedly killed by suspected bandits.
This emerged from a video shared on X on Tuesday by
Bakatsine, a journalist who reports on conflict and insecurity in Nigeria’s
North-West region.
In the video, the boy narrated how he witnessed the killing
of his father, an experience he said inspired his desire to become a soldier.
Speaking in Hausa during the interview, Umar said his father
was attacked and killed shortly after returning from the market.
According to him, his father had harvested seven baskets of
red pepper, sold them, and used the proceeds to purchase food items, including
rice, for the family.
He said his father had planned for the family to share a
meal together and had gone to fetch fresh pepper for soup when the attack
occurred.
“He came back after harvesting seven baskets of pepper. He
bought food items and rice for us. He wanted us to cook and eat together, but
as he was returning from the farm, they killed him,” Umar said.
The boy further alleged that the attackers later forced
their way into the family home and assaulted members of the household.
When asked about his future ambitions, Umar said he wanted
to become a soldier, adding that the killing of his father influenced his
decision.
He expressed a desire to take revenge against those
responsible for the attack, while also praying for God’s mercy on his late
father and other victims of violence.
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Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everydayVIDEO: A young boy from Magami town in Gusau LGA, Zamfara State, says he wants to join the Nigerian Army when he grows up to avenge the killing of his father, a farmer who was murdered by bandits before his eyes.
— Bakatsine (@DanKatsina50) June 23, 2026
A painful glimpse into the lasting impact of violence on children… pic.twitter.com/HO0E7RfUSL
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