An abducted man, Ahmed Abubakar Zakka and his wife, alongside their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, have regained their freedom.
According to Daily Trust, they regained freedom on Thursday and were on their way back to Kaduna metropolis.
A retired security officer who had been working with his team to secure their release confirmed the development.
The retired security personnel, who pleaded anonymity, said the victims were returning home in a vehicle with his driver.
“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,” he said.
Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter were abducted from their home in Millennium City, Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State, on October 6, 2026.
Days later, a video showing Zakka and his daughter in captivity surfaced online, triggering widespread outrage.