Bandits Seize Pregnant Woman, Couple and Baby in Kaduna Estate Attack

A pregnant woman, a couple and their six-month-old baby were abducted from Alrahus Estate in Kaduna Millennium City, Chikeun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, according to the pregnant woman's husband and a resident. The incident, which happened at about 11:30 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, left people in the estate frightened. The attackers reportedly went from one house to another looking for people to seize. Abdulladir Bello, the husband of the pregnant woman, said he was in Abuja when his wife called to tell him that some individuals were trying to break into their compound. He said he attempted to reach the police but could not get through, so he contacted the military, which quickly sent personnel to the area. Bello recounted that his wife phoned him at about 11:30 p.m. and said thieves were attempting to get into the compound by force. He said he was confused and tried calling the police, but the lines did not connect, prompting him to reach out to the military, whose men were dispatched. Bello said the attackers, after breaking into a neighbouring house, left with his pregnant wife. In that house, he added, they abducted a man, his wife and their six-month-old baby. He also said the kidnappers later contacted him and demanded a large ransom for his wife's release. Bello praised the military for responding quickly and urged residents to keep working with security agencies to address insecurity in their communities. Another resident, whose home was attacked as well but who escaped with his family, said the assailants entered several houses in the estate and searched for residents to kidnap. The resident said he moved to the estate about four years ago after bandits terrorised his community in the Keke B area, and that the new attack had revived fears among residents. He said the attackers had now followed them to the estate. He expressed gratitude that no one was killed and prayed that those taken would return safely to their families. The abduction took place only five days after an attack at PW Babban Saura, where a man was killed and his wife and son were abducted along with six other people.