A kidnapped couple, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom following their abduction in Kaduna State, according to a report by Daily Trust.
The victims were reportedly released on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and were returning to Kaduna metropolis as of the time the report was filed.
A retired security officer who had been involved in efforts to secure their release confirmed the development, telling Daily Trust that the family was travelling home in a vehicle accompanied by his driver.
The officer, who requested anonymity, attributed their release to the efforts of his team and some private individuals. However, details surrounding the circumstances of their release were not immediately available.
Zakka, his wife and their daughter were abducted from their residence in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026.
Days after the incident, a video showing Zakka and his daughter in the custody of their abductors circulated on social media, drawing widespread public concern and calls for the family's rescue.
Their release brings an end to the reported captivity of the couple and their infant daughter. Further details about the operation that secured their freedom had yet to emerge as of Thursday evening.
Source: Daily Trust
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