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Kidnapped Kaduna man, wife, child regain freedom

An abducted man, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka and his wife, alongside their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom. According to Daily Trust, they regained freedom on Thursday and were on their way back to Kaduna metropolis. A retired security officer who had been working with his team to secure their release confirmed the development. The retired […] Kidnapped Kaduna man, wife,…

Kidnapped Kaduna man, wife, child regain freedom

Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have been freed after being kidnapped. They were released on Thursday and are currently en route back to Kaduna, according to Daily Trust. The victims were rescued by a retired security officer and his team, with the assistance of some private individuals.

The retired security officer, who wished to remain anonymous, confirmed the development to Daily Trust. Zakka, his wife, and their daughter had been abducted from their residence in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State on October 6, 2026. The release came after the video of Zakka and his daughter being held captive went viral, causing widespread public concern.

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