Just two months after completing his NYSC, Jeremiah Stephen Adina—a hardworking orphan and aspiring academic—was tragically killed by suspected bandits in Kaduna while traveling a short distance from his village, leaving behind a devastated family and a community mourning yet another life lost to insecurity.
Just two months after completing his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Jeremiah Stephen Adina, a young and determined graduate from Kaduna State, was killed by suspected bandits while traveling to the local government headquarters in Kachia.
The incident occurred on Thursday, October 2, as Jeremiah left his home in Awon, Kachia Local Government Area, on a short 20-minute journey. He was ambushed by gunmen who opened fire on the vehicle, killing both Jeremiah and the driver instantly. Other passengers managed to escape.
A Life Built on Struggle and Resilience
Jeremiah, an orphan, had worked tirelessly on farms to sponsor himself through the College of Education. He later secured a primary school teaching job, earned a Bachelor of Education degree, and completed his NYSC program with high hopes for a better future. He had plans to pursue a Master’s degree before his untimely death.
Tributes Pour In
Friends and family have taken to social media to mourn the loss. A Facebook user, Doris Mackson, shared an emotional tribute:
“This is Jeremiah Adina, a young man who grew up as an orphan. He struggled on the farm and sponsored himself through school. After NYSC, he was so proud and excited about the future. But just yesterday, he left home for a quick trip and never returned. He and the driver were gunned down. His mother, wife, and children are shattered.”
Doris also noted that Jeremiah’s community was still mourning another resident, Mr. Kwanaki, who was killed just days earlier, highlighting the ongoing insecurity in the region.
She condemned the silence of government officials and the perceived ineffectiveness of security forces in the area:
“How many more promising lives like Jeremiah’s will we continue to lose? The military bases in our communities seem worthless. Our leaders travel the world while our people are being killed at home.”
Burial and Aftermath
Jeremiah was buried in his hometown on Friday, October 3. His death leaves behind a grieving family, including a mother who relied on him, a young wife, and children now left without their father.
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