El-Rufai Decries Abduction Of Kaduna Family, Says Kidnapping Must Not Be Normalised
The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has expressed deep concern over the abduction of Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and infant daughter in Millennium City, Kaduna State.
In a statement issued on Monday, El-Rufai described the recurring kidnappings in Millennium City, particularly around Dan Bushiya, as unacceptable and demanding urgent, decisive action.
“I am deeply concerned by the recurring kidnappings in Millennium City, particularly around Dan Bushiya. These incidents are unacceptable and demand urgent, decisive action. No resident should live in fear of being abducted in their own home or community. We cannot allow kidnapping to become normalised in Kaduna, especially in the heart of our metropolis,” he stated.
El-Rufai called on the Kaduna State Government, the Nigeria Police Force and all relevant security agencies to intensify operations, strengthen intelligence gathering and ensure the immediate rescue of the Zakka family.
“The latest being the family of Ahmad Zakka, including himself, his wife and their infant daughter. Shame. There must also be sustained measures to prevent further attacks and bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.
He stressed that the situation requires urgent attention not only to secure Dan Bushiya and Millennium City but also to protect neighbouring communities, including Malali and Unguwan Rimi, from further threats.
“Our people deserve more than expressions of concern; they deserve tangible results. The security of our people is non-negotiable. We must not surrender our communities to criminals or allow families to live at the mercy of kidnappers. May Allah protect our people and grant the safe return of all those in captivity,” El-Rufai added.
The family was reportedly abducted from their residence in Millennium City, with their kidnappers demanding N300 million ransom, according to a video circulating on social media where an armed gunman was seen pointing a rifle at Zakka while he appealed for help.
