Uba Sani promises new home, medical care for rescued Kaduna family

The Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, has promised to offer a house and medical care for a pair and their toddler daughter, following their launch by kidnappers.

Ahmed Zakka, his spouse, Nafisah, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, who have been kidnapped from their dwelling in Millennium City, regained freedom after 9 days.

On Tuesday, the governor visited the family members at a state authorities protected home the place they’re resting following their discharge from hospital.

“Their ordeal is a painful reminder of the human cost of insecurity and the solemn responsibility we bear to protect lives and restore peace to every community,” the governor stated.

He assured the family that their wellbeing and restoration would stay a precedence for his administration within the coming months.

The abduction

The Zakka family members have been kidnapped on 6 October from their residence in Alrahus Estate, Millennium City, in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

Their abduction gained nationwide consideration after a video circulated on social media exhibiting Mr Zakka holding his crying toddler daughter whereas an armed man pointed a rifle at him. His spouse was additionally seen pleading for assist.

In the video, Mr Zakka appealed to Nigerians to help in securing their freedom, disclosing that the abductors have been demanding a ransom of ₦300 million.

The footage triggered widespread outrage and renewed calls for pressing intervention by safety companies.

The family regained their freedom on 15 October after 9 days, however the circumstances stay unclear, together with whether or not a ransom was paid.

Their abduction additionally renewed issues concerning the security of residents in Millennium City and neighbouring communities, the place kidnappings have heightened fears amongst residents.

Uba Sani pledges stronger safety measures

Mr Sani stated the family’s launch had strengthened his administration’s resolve to sort out banditry and different legal actions by way of nearer cooperation with safety companies, improved safety coordination and deeper engagement with communities.

“Every resident deserves to live without fear, and we will continue working to fulfil that obligation,” he stated.

The governor thanked President Bola Tinubu for his private engagement and concern for the family’s security.

He additionally recommended the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation’s safety companies for their contributions to securing the family’s protected return.

Family appreciates assist

According to the governor, Mr Zakka expressed gratitude to the federal and Kaduna State governments, in addition to safety companies, for their efforts and compassion.

Mr Sani stated the family’s appreciation for the care they have been receiving and their confidence in restoration supplied encouragement as they started rebuilding their lives after the ordeal.

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He reiterated his administration’s dedication to supporting the family all through their restoration, together with offering the medical, psychological and social help wanted to revive their sense of safety.

The governor’s newest pledge comes amid renewed public concern over kidnapping in Kaduna State, significantly following the circulation of the video exhibiting the Zakka family within the fingers of their abductors.

While their launch has introduced reduction to relations and sympathisers, the incident has as soon as once more highlighted the hazards confronted by households in communities affected by kidnapping and the necessity for sustained efforts to guard residents and forestall additional assaults.