Abducted Kaduna couple, toddler regain freedom

A kidnapped couple, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom.

The victims were released from captivity in the forest 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 been working with his team to secure their freedom confirmed the development to our reporter.

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The individual, who requested anonymity, said the victims were returning home in a vehicle with his driver.

“Yes, they are on their way back home with my driver. I can tell you categorically that the state government played no role in their release. It was the efforts of my team and some private individuals that led to their release,” he said.

It would be recalled that Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter were abducted from their residence in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026.

A video showing Zakka and his daughter in the custody of the abductors went viral on social media days after the incident, sparking widespread outrage across the country.