Kaduna man abducted with wife and infant appeals for help as ransom demand reaches ₦300 million

A Kaduna State resident, Ahmad Abubakar Zakka, has publicly asked for assistance after he and his family were kidnapped. Zakka, his wife, and their six-month-old daughter were seized from their home at Alrahus Estate in Millennium City during a raid that occurred overnight. After the abduction, a video began circulating on social media showing the family in captivity. In the recording, Zakka identified his wife and daughter and said the kidnappers are asking for ₦300 million before they will release them safely. Zakka also said in the video that his right hand had swollen badly and lost feeling because of how tightly he was tied. He urged relatives, friends, and members of the public to act quickly, warning that he could suffer lasting medical harm or permanent injury without immediate treatment. “Please, I’m seeking help from my relatives and friends because of how tightly they tied my hand. See how my hand has become. Please help me, I don’t want my hand to be cut off,” he said. The security situation has prompted strong reactions from well-known public figures. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and local stakeholders have called on security forces to step up operations in Chikun Local Government Area so the family and other residents affected by recent security problems can be rescued safely.