Kaduna Family Freed After N300m Ransom Demand
Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter were released by bandits after being abducted in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The family was taken on October 6, 2026, when bandits invaded Alrahus Estate, moving from house to house in search of victims.
The release followed a video in which Zakka pleaded for public assistance while holding his crying infant daughter, as the captors demanded a ransom of N300 million for their freedom. As of the time of reporting, details surrounding the circumstances of their release were not immediately clear.
Further updates are expected as events unfold.
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