Atiku Abubakar Calls for Action on Kaduna Family Kidnapping

Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, along with his wife and infant daughter, was abducted from their home in Millennium City, Kaduna State, around 11 pm on a Monday. The kidnappers are demanding a ransom of N300 million for their release.

In a video shared on social media, Zakka, holding his child, appealed for assistance, expressing desperation over the ransom amount. The video showed a gunman threatening Zakka with a rifle, while his wife pleaded for help.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar reacted to the incident via his X handle, describing the video as "disturbing" and emphasizing that no Nigerian should have to plead for their life. He called on security agencies to act decisively to secure the family's release and highlighted the ongoing insecurity affecting many Nigerians.

Atiku also urged the government to provide effective responses to kidnapping and protect vulnerable communities. Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, a lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency, also commented on the situation.