Kaduna Kidnappers Reportedly Demand N500m Ransom for Pregnant Woman Taken With Couple and Infant

Bandits are said to have requested N500m as ransom for a pregnant woman who was kidnapped in Kaduna State. The woman, named Jamila, was taken along with Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their baby on October 5, 2026. Bakatsine, who works as a conflict reporter and security analyst, stated this on X on Thursday night, October 15, after Zakka, his wife and their baby were released. He said that while Ahmed Zakka and his family have regained their freedom, Jamila, the pregnant woman abducted in Millennium City, Kaduna State, is still in the hands of bandits. According to reports, her kidnappers have reached out to her husband and are asking for 500 million Naira to free her. Jamila was also said to have sent a message expressing concern for her life. Bakatsine called for attention to be shifted to her, appealing to authorities, security agencies and anyone able to assist to do all they can to ensure her safe rescue. He noted that Jamila is pregnant and requires urgent help. Her family is waiting for her, he said, and her unborn baby should have a chance at life. He prayed that Allah would protect her and bring her home safely, adding Ameen.