A 40 year old identified as Matthew Zira, (pictured below) says he's searching for his wife and seven children after members of Boko haram invaded their village in Michika LGA of Adamawa state on September 7th. A distraught Matthew narrated his ordeal to The Nation. Read what he said below..
My name is Matthew Zira. I am from Vi village in Minchika Local Government Area, Adamawa State. I was living comfortably with my family until that fateful Friday.

Before that day, there had been rumours that Boko Haram would attack the village, but no one knew when they would come. So on that day, as usual, I went out of the house to look for my daily bread. I ride commercial motorcycle in the village, I am also a farmer, and did the commercial motorcycle work when farm work was over.

So, I left home as early as 6 am on the 7th of September 2014 on my motorcycle to commence the business of the day. But at about noon, I started hearing gunshots and everyone said Boko Haram had arrived town. I immediately rushed back home to go and evacuate my family, but before I got home, they had fled along with other villagers to an unknown destination.

I went round town looking for them but could not find them. I went to the police station, hospitals and everywhere but could not find them. Before the evening of that day, Boko Haram had already taken over the entire village completely. I was advised not to go back home because all the houses in the village had been razed by Boko Haram.I fled to Minchika to continue the search for my children. Later, we had to flee to Yola when we heard that Boko Haram would attack Minchika. I spent one month in Yola searching everywhere for my children but I could not find them. Those of us who escaped from Vi village and other surrounding villages were camped at the NYSC camp in Yola. I thought of meeting my children there in the camp but they were not there.I had to come to Jos because I was told that thousands of Adamawa people ran to Jos. But I have searched all the IDP camps in Jos since the 5th of November when I arrived, I can’t still find them.

There is even no iota of information about where I could find them. “Others who lost their families during the rush to escape have found their people, but in my own case, I’m still searching in vain. It is only God that will reveal to me what happened to my family. So, I am only looking up to God now because I have done all that is humanly possible.

I am really in trauma; at night I can’t sleep, I keep thinking of my children. At times, if I am eating and the thought of the whereabouts of my children came to my mind, I will not be able to eat any longer, from that moment I will lose appetite.I am pleading with any Nigerian who knows where I can locate my children to contact me on my phone – 07037728905.

My wife’s name is Tinana Mathew. My seven children are Rita, Ziramatu, Tumbamatu, Kwata, Racheal and one-yearold Doris. Please, I am eagerly waiting for any information on their whereabouts.” he said

www.lindaikeji..com/2014/12/photo-boko-haram-victim-in-search-of.html

Sorry man, God go help u locate them

So sad man...

Ok

So sad. May you find them all. Amen

Loving God, the hope and protector of all humankind; bless Mr. Mathew Zira whose loved ones are missing. The agony of not knowing whether his family is living or dead is a daily torture. Give unto him the blessing of your grace that he may face each day with courage and hope. and guard his families wherever they are from danger and harm and hold them in the blessing of your great love. Amen!!!

Eiyahh it is well
You will locate them soon

Success,as you continue your search, God's strength.

APC there's God ooooh

PDP @ work!

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Been long I booked space. Ill comment wen I'm awake

Jhosh:
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Guy nor dey book space jor! Abi here resemble ur backyard

God help his search

Choii... badluck wan kill us ooo There's God oo

na wao...i feel like shedding tears...i am just thinking what he will be going through now.

hensben:
na wao...i feel like shedding tears

Do u need bucket?

pussyeater:

DO u need bucket?

No! i need baton to smash your head

hensben:
na wao...i feel like shedding tears...i am just thinking what he will be going through now.

as in ehn , seven children


I pray he finds them safe and sound.

hensben:
No! i need ballet to smash your head

Go smash ur household head

so sad. God will keep them safe and u will find them.

One man,one wife and seven children....who heard rumors that Boko Haramites were coming and still went out to search for daily bread....heard gun shots....I mean is it not better to leave that area in the first place.

For those trivialising the sufferings of People in the North East Theatre! Here's something for you to gloat over!

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LilNetty:
A 40 year old identified as Matthew Zira, (pictured below) says he's searching for his wife and seven children after members of Boko haram invaded their village in Michika LGA of Adamawa state on September 7th. A distraught Matthew narrated his ordeal to The Nation. Read what he said below..
My name is Matthew Zira. I am from Vi village in Minchika Local Government Area, Adamawa State. I was living comfortably with my family until that fateful Friday.

Before that day, there had been rumours that Boko Haram would attack the village, but no one knew when they would come. So on that day, as usual, I went out of the house to look for my daily bread. I ride commercial motorcycle in the village, I am also a farmer, and did the commercial motorcycle work when farm work was over.

So, I left home as early as 6 am on the 7th of September 2014 on my motorcycle to commence the business of the day. But at about noon, I started hearing gunshots and everyone said Boko Haram had arrived town. I immediately rushed back home to go and evacuate my family, but before I got home, they had fled along with other villagers to an unknown destination.

I went round town looking for them but could not find them. I went to the police station, hospitals and everywhere but could not find them. Before the evening of that day, Boko Haram had already taken over the entire village completely. I was advised not to go back home because all the houses in the village had been razed by Boko Haram.I fled to Minchika to continue the search for my children. Later, we had to flee to Yola when we heard that Boko Haram would attack Minchika. I spent one month in Yola searching everywhere for my children but I could not find them. Those of us who escaped from Vi village and other surrounding villages were camped at the NYSC camp in Yola. I thought of meeting my children there in the camp but they were not there.I had to come to Jos because I was told that thousands of Adamawa people ran to Jos. But I have searched all the IDP camps in Jos since the 5th of November when I arrived, I can’t still find them.

There is even no iota of information about where I could find them. “Others who lost their families during the rush to escape have found their people, but in my own case, I’m still searching in vain. It is only God that will reveal to me what happened to my family. So, I am only looking up to God now because I have done all that is humanly possible.

I am really in trauma; at night I can’t sleep, I keep thinking of my children. At times, if I am eating and the thought of the whereabouts of my children came to my mind, I will not be able to eat any longer, from that moment I will lose appetite.I am pleading with any Nigerian who knows where I can locate my children to contact me on my phone – 07037728905.

My wife’s name is Tinana Mathew. My seven children are Rita, Ziramatu, Tumbamatu, Kwata, Racheal and one-yearold Doris. Please, I am eagerly waiting for any information on their whereabouts.” he said

www.lindaikeji..com/2014/12/photo-boko-haram-victim-in-search-of.html

Don't worry, you will find "your children" smh!

Elantracey:



as in ehn , seven children


I pray he finds them safe and sound.

Amen! sweery u aiint sleeping yet

hensben:
Amen! sweery u aiint sleeping yet

not yet but soon .

pussyeater:

I will smash my household head

OK

It is well.

hensben:
No! i need baton to smash my papa head

Really? Wow!