A compassionate Good Samaritan has stepped in to render a life-saving act of kindness by helping reunite two young children with their family after they were displaced along the Kaduna Expressway following the tragic loss of their mother in a ghastly motor accident. The unfortunate crash not only claimed the life of their mother but also took that of one of the three children she was travelling with, leaving the two survivors stranded and in need of immediate assistance.
According to eyewitness accounts, the late mother was on her way to Kaduna with her three children when the accident occurred. Sadly, she and her youngest child lost their lives on the spot, while the remaining two children, visibly shaken, were left behind on the busy expressway. With no immediate access to their father or relatives, the children’s plight quickly drew the attention of a kind-hearted stranger who decided to intervene.
In a video that has since gone viral on social media, the two surviving children can be seen being gently questioned by the Good Samaritan. The elder child, who is around 10 years old, displayed remarkable courage in the face of tragedy, calmly providing information such as their residential address, the name of their school, and even details about neighbours at the Air Force Base in Kaduna State. His younger sibling, a three-year-old girl, was too small to comprehend the situation and could only observe while her brother bravely tried to give as much detail as he could about their background.
Locating the family of displaced children
Determined to ensure the children’s safety, the Good Samaritan decided to seek wider help by sharing the video with a well-known social media influencer. The influencer reposted the video, appealing to the public to help trace the children’s father or other relatives. The caption that accompanied the post explained the situation in detail: “According to information gathered, these children were on their way to Kaduna from holidays but had an accident along the road. Their mum and a smaller child died in the process. The children said they are from Air Force Base Kaduna Block C7. Please, someone should help locate their father or close relatives.”
Thanks to the power of social media, the message spread rapidly, and within a short time, the family of the children was traced. The relieved father was contacted and eventually reunited with his children, bringing an emotional end to the traumatic ordeal. Reports later confirmed that the deceased mother was laid to rest, leaving the family in mourning but grateful that the surviving children were safely brought back home.
Reactions to the viral video
The heartbreaking video drew widespread emotional reactions from social media users, many of whom sympathized deeply with the children and their grieving father.
darmiepearl reacted: “Lailahilaallah Subuanallah 😭💔💔haaa Allah please protect these kids. Guide and strengthen their father to be able to bear this and take care of them 🙏🥹.”
hair__by__ariah__ penned: “As a mother, I couldn’t hold back my tears. May we not leave this world too early when our kids can’t help themselves 🙏🏼😭💔.”
stylebysmokie_ noted: “This is why you should always teach kids these basic things until they can say them offhand: important phone numbers, your detailed house address, date of birth, etc.”
tour_lanny stated: “May life not happen to us and may we live long to take care of our children. Amen.”
annie.umoh opined: “This is so sad. The boy tried his best at least to know where he lives. They are babies, too much questioning will only confuse him. 😢😢😢.”
The video has continued to spark discussions online, with many commending the actions of the Good Samaritan and highlighting the importance of teaching children essential personal details for emergencies. It also served as a stark reminder of how social media, when used positively, can be a powerful tool in bringing families together in times of distress.
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