“I Told Bandits Them To Kill Me Because I Could Not Walk Any Further” – Priscilla Bala Recounts Terrifying Kaduna Kidnap Ordeal

A survivor of a recent bandit attack in Kaduna State, Priscilla Bala, has shared an emotional account of the frightening moments she and others endured after armed attackers invaded their home and forced them into the bush.

Speaking in an interview with Trust TV on Thursday, February 5, 2026, Bala narrated how fear, exhaustion, and uncertainty pushed her to a point where she felt she could no longer continue walking with her captors.

According to her, the attack happened suddenly, leaving the victims confused and terrified as the gunmen ordered everyone to move quickly into the darkness. 

She said the group was marched away from their home toward an unknown destination, without being told where they were being taken or what would happen next.

Bala explained that the emotional weight of the situation became overwhelming, especially as she watched people close to her being forced to walk ahead without knowing whether they would survive.

“At that moment, I felt I had reached my limit,” she said. 

“I told them to kill me because I was not going to follow them any farther.”

She recalled that her words angered one of the armed men, who reacted by pointing a gun at her. For a brief moment, she believed her life was about to end. 

However, another member of the group, whom she described as older and calmer, intervened and stopped the situation from escalating.

In her words, “The man cocked the gun and wanted to shoot me, but another elderly man among them said no. They said there were neighboring villages around and told them not to do it. I was still saying they should kill me because I was not following them. By then, my sisters had gone far, and they told them to keep walking.”

Bala said that watching the Edward sisters, whom she considers part of her own family, being led farther away added to her distress. 

She explained that the feeling of helplessness, combined with fear of the unknown, made that moment one of the hardest she has ever experienced.

Security challenges in parts of northern Nigeria, including Kaduna State, have remained a major concern in recent years. 

Bandit attacks, kidnappings, and raids on villages have affected many communities, forcing families to live in fear and sometimes abandon their homes.

Local authorities have repeatedly stated that efforts are ongoing to improve security operations, strengthen intelligence gathering, and support affected communities. 

However, residents in some areas continue to call for stronger protection and quicker responses when attacks occur.

Analysts say the psychological impact of such incidents is often severe, especially for survivors who witness violence or face prolonged captivity. 

Many victims require emotional support and counseling after regaining their freedom, as the memories of the events can remain deeply painful.

Bala’s testimony has drawn attention on social media, where many people expressed sympathy for survivors of kidnappings and renewed calls for stronger measures to address insecurity. 

Some commenters also praised her courage in sharing her story publicly, saying such testimonies help the world understand the human cost of conflict and crime.

Despite the trauma she experienced, Bala said she is grateful to be alive and hopes that peace will return to affected communities so that families can live without fear.