A Survivor’s Heartbreak: Witnessing the Brutal Loss of My Family in Sokoto Tragedy

In a deeply heartbreaking account, a young woman has shared the unimaginable horror she endured when she lost her entire family in a violent attack in Sokoto State. Tearfully, she recalled the devastating moment when she saw her parents and three brothers burned alive in front of her eyes. “I saw them burning—my mother, my father, and my younger brothers,” she said, her voice trembling with grief.

This tragic event is part of a larger pattern of mob violence that has plagued Nigeria, often fueled by accusations of blasphemy or witchcraft. Just last year, in Cross River State, a woman was tortured and killed under similar circumstances, casting a stark light on the dangers faced by vulnerable individuals in such volatile situations.

The Sokoto tragedy serves as a painful reminder of the urgent need for stronger law enforcement and greater public awareness to combat mob violence and protect those at risk. The loss of this family has left an indelible scar, highlighting the profound emotional toll these events take on the victims and their communities.