A Kaduna man, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom after being abducted from their residence in Kaduna State.
The family reportedly regained their freedom on Thursday and were travelling back to Kaduna metropolis as of the time the development was confirmed.
According to Daily Trust, a retired security operative involved in efforts to secure their release confirmed the development, saying his team and some private individuals contributed to their freedom.
“Yes, they are on their way back home with my driver. It was the efforts of my team and some private individuals that led to their release,” the retired security officer said.
He requested anonymity.
Zakka, his wife and their infant daughter were reportedly abducted from their home in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026.
The incident drew public attention days later after a video showing Zakka and his daughter in captivity emerged online, sparking widespread outrage and concern over the family’s safety.
Their release brings an end to the reported captivity of the man, his wife and their young daughter, although details surrounding the circumstances of their release were not immediately available.
