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Kidnapped ‌‌couple, six-month-old baby regain freedom in Kaduna

A couple, Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna, have regained their freedom.

• October 16, 2026
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Police

A couple, Ahmed Zakka, his wife and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, abducted in Kaduna, have regained their freedom.

A reliable security source confirmed their release in Kaduna. The source said the victims were released on Thursday .

Details surrounding their release were not immediately available.

The family was abducted from their residence in Millennium City, Chikun council area, on October 6.
Further details are being awaited. 

(NAN)

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