Thread by @Argumento__

My name is Bello, I like going out for evening walks. They’re so relaxing. Yesterday I came back from one such walk, a long walk, and met my house in flames, my parents butchered. My siblings raped, and my village pillaged.

My name is Bello and I’m from Zamfara #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Na Abba. I’m a merchant. I went to visit my hometown to see my parents and my family in the city never heard from me again. I’ve been kidnapped by bandits. I am among the lucky ones to have been captured alive.

My village is in Zamfara. Please help. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Salih, I’m thrilled the strike is off. I have but a semester to graduate. Finally!

But now I must face a bigger danger. How do I go back to school in one piece? Would I be kidnapped? Killed? Raped?

Our roads are unsafe. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Laila. We’ve been walking for 3days now. We’ll finally reach Hiliya today. I’ve been stripped of all honor. I’ve been gang raped thrice. I’ve lost my children to banditry, and my husband was shot in front of me.

Will we be safe in Hiliya? #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Magajin Gari. Our plan to leave at night and come back in the mornings when the savages are gone have backfired. They now have us cornered in the trees we seek refuge. I worry God will ask me about the people he made me their leader. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Hon. Ali. I’m a member of the state House. It’s been a week since I’ve been abducted. I thought nobles at least get to be safe. My twins are with me and are constantly violated. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Muti. I’m an almajiri, an outcast. Loathe by all and abandoned by my parents. What did I ever do to deserve been abducted? I know I have less than 3 days to live for no one will pay for my ransom. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Ummaru. I’ve always known courage and I carry my people in my heart. As I’m here at this checkpoint, I know there’s a roadblock by the bandits a few kilometers away. It’s a sure death if I go. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Abdullahi. If I ignore the warnings, the news, the reports and the signs, they’ll all go away. I’m just a governor. What can I do? #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Tasi’u. I have five lovely daughters. I am a driver. I don’t have another option to sustain my family. I must move along this death trap at least twice everyday. It doesn’t get easier by the numbers. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Talata. Dad has prohibited me from attending my best friend’s wedding. Says it’s not safe. I’ve known Ma’u for 23years. #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Shema. I’ve been posted to Anka for my Youth Service. I don’t know anyone, I have no way of redeploying. Is my life not important? Am I just a scapegoat sent into a lion’s den? #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Zamfara. I cry out for help. I have been violated. I have seen things. Things that will alter you forever. My mental health will never be normal again. Is there anyone to answer my call? #ZamfaraNeedsHelp

My name is Sokoto. I idly sit back and relax as my neighbor is on fire. I’ve seen what’s happening to it. It’ll never reach me. It’ll never right? #ZamfaraNeedsHelp