A young girl has narrated the terrifying moments she experienced during a bandit attack in Kogi State on Wednesday, describing how she watched a victim collapse in front of her before fleeing for safety.
The little girl was seen narrating her experience to her people, who tried to make amusement of the experience, probably to cushion its effects.
Little girl recounts terrifying encounter as bandits attack Kogi community
Little girl shares her experience
According to her account, chaos erupted when armed men stormed the area and began shooting, forcing residents, including schoolchildren, to run barefoot as they escaped.
She said the attackers advanced toward her school, prompting staff and pupils to scatter in fear.
Bandits, safety, residents
The child’s testimony has sparked widespread concern about the growing insecurity in parts of Kogi State, especially as schools and vulnerable communities continue to face threats from armed groups.
Her words …
“Me make I no run? Them kee one person for my front. We come off shoe dey run.
As dem dey reach our school, our headmaster fire run.”
Watch video below …
Little girl narrates her h0rrify!ng experience with bndts in Kogi State yesterday, revealing that she watched someone drop d3d right before her eyes. 💔 pic.twitter.com/iAGOVXGz7z
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) November 28, 2025