How Bandits Cut Off My Fingers – Kaduna Fisherman

A fisherman and father of four, Ibrahim Abubakar, has recounted how bandits cut off two of his fingers while he fled for his life during an attack on his community in Maraban Jos, Kaduna State.

Abubakar told LEADERSHIP that the attack occurred between 1am and 2am on August 9, 2026, when the assailants stromed the community and carted away valuables.

“I woke up confused and started running for my life,” he said.

Abubakar said the bandits cut off two of his fingers as he tried to escape from them.

The fisherman said he was still in pain following the incident, adding that coping with the loss of his fingers had not been easy.

Abubakar, who depends on fishing for his livelihood, said the injury had made life difficult for him as he struggled to adjust to his condition.

As a father of four, he added that he faces the challenge of caring for his children while dealing with the consequences of the attack.

According to him, the incident has left him seeking medical attention to address his injuries and ease his suffering.

He said he needed financial assistance to access the treatment required for his condition.

Abubakar appealed to members of the public, well-meaning individuals and organisations to support him financially to enable him to obtain treatment.