Kaduna: Abducted couple, child regain freedom
A kidnapped couple, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained freedom. According to sources, the victims were released on Thursday and were on their way back to Kaduna metropolis as of the time of filing this report. Details of their release remained sketchy, but a retired security officer who had […]
In a heartening development from Kaduna, a kidnapped couple and their infant daughter have been liberated. Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and six-month-old Fatima were freed on Thursday, according to sources. They are currently en route back to Kaduna city as of the time of this report. While the specifics of their rescue remain unclear, a retired security officer who assisted in their release confirmed the news to our correspondent.
The officer, who wished to remain anonymous, assured us that Zakka, his wife, and their daughter are safely returning home in a vehicle driven by the security officer's own driver. Zakka, his spouse, and their infant were taken from their home in Millennium City, located in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026.
A video of the captors holding Zakka and his daughter went viral on social media after the abduction, sparking widespread indignation throughout the nation.
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