Family Kidnapped in Kaduna, Bandits Demand N300m Ransom

On October 6, 2026, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, were kidnapped by bandits during a raid on their home in Alrahus Estate, located in the Chikun Local Government Area of Millennium City. The attack occurred around 11:30 pm, with the assailants moving from house to house in search of victims.

The bandits have demanded a ransom of N300 million for the family's release. In a widely circulated video, Zakka is seen holding his crying infant while a gun is pointed at him, with his wife pleading for their lives in the background.

During the same incident, a pregnant woman was also abducted. Abdulkadir Bello, the husband of the pregnant woman, attempted to contact the police but was unsuccessful, ultimately reaching out to the military for assistance.

The attack has raised significant anxiety in Millennium City and surrounding areas, following a recent incident where bandits killed a man named Sikiru and abducted his family.