{
  "id": 13930511,
  "title": "Bandits release video of abducted Kaduna couple, baby, demand N300m ransom",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/bandits-release-video-of-abducted-kaduna-couple-baby-demand-n300m",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T09:53:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/12/bandits-release-video-of-abducted-kaduna-couple-baby-demand-n300m-ransom/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video has surfaced, showing an abducted couple and their infant daughter in the hands of armed bandits in Kaduna State. The abductors have demanded a ransom of N300 million for their release. The victims were reportedly seized on Monday, October 5, 2026, when their abductors invaded Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Among those taken were a pregnant woman. In the disturbing footage, the abducted man, Ahmad Abubakar Zakka, can be seen pleading for help, as an armed kidnapper brandishes an AK-47 rifle at his head. Zakka's wife sat beside him with their daughter. The kidnappers are also seen holding Zakka's right hand, which appeared swollen, and limiting his movement with one hand. Zakka identified himself in the video and called upon Nigerians to intervene, hoping for their assistance in rescuing his family. \"My name is Ahmad Abubakar Zakka. I am seeking help from God, and I am asking you to come to our aid. I was taken away on Monday,\" he said. Zakka further informed that the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of N300 million and urged the public to help secure his family's freedom. \"Please, I am pleading for help. Please help me, help me. They are demanding a ransom of N300 million. Please come to our aid and help us,\" Zakka pleaded.",
  "summary": "Bandits have released a disturbing video showing an abducted couple and their baby daughter in captivity in Kaduna State. They are demanding a ransom of N300 million. The victims were reportedly kidnapped on Monday, October 5, 2026, when armed bandits invaded Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A pregnant […] Bandits release video of abducted Kaduna…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Atiku reacts as gunmen abduct man, wife, baby in Kaduna",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/atiku-reacts-as-gunmen-abduct-man-wife-baby-in-kaduna",
        "published": "2026-10-12T09:45:31.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}