Family Pleads for Release of Abducted Kaduna Widow and Son

Hafsat Sikiru and her son, Abdulsalam Sikiru, were abducted from their home in Babban Saura PW on October 1, 2026, during an attack by bandits that resulted in the death of Hafsat's husband, who was attempting to protect his family. The bandits have contacted the victims' family, prompting them to appeal to the government and security agencies for assistance in securing the release of Hafsat, Abdulsalam, and other residents abducted during the incident.

A family member expressed the trauma experienced due to the prolonged captivity, stating they have resorted to prayers while hoping for intervention from authorities. The family is deeply concerned about the conditions in which the victims are being held.

The abduction has raised renewed concerns over insecurity in Kaduna, particularly around Millennium City, where another couple and their infant daughter were abducted but later regained their freedom on October 15.