Bandits free Kaduna family abducted from Millennium City

Suspected bandits have released Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, days after a video showing him pleading for help while holding his crying infant went viral.

The family was abducted on October 6, 2026, when armed men reportedly invaded Millennium City Estate, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, and went from house to house searching for victims.

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During their captivity, the abductors reportedly demanded a ₦300 million ransom for the family’s freedom.

The video of Zakka appealing for public assistance sparked concern over the family’s plight, particularly the welfare of the infant.

Details surrounding their release, including whether any ransom was paid, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.