Gov Uba Sani Visits Rescued Kaduna Family, Promises House, Free Medical Care
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has said the state government will provide a home, cover all medical expenses and ensure sustained psychosocial care for Malam Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife Nafisah, and their daughter Fatima, following their rescue from kidnappers.
The Governor disclosed this on Monday, October 20, 2026, after visiting the family at the Kaduna State Government safe house where they are receiving medical care after regaining their freedom.
“Today, I visited Malam Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, Nafisah, and their daughter, Fatima, at the Kaduna State Government safe house, where they continue to receive medical care following their discharge from hospital after regaining their freedom. I was encouraged by their progress and remain hopeful of their full recovery,” Governor Sani said.
He described their ordeal as a painful reminder of the human cost of insecurity.
“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,” he said.
Governor Sani assured the family of continued support beyond the visit.
“I conveyed our solidarity and assured the family that our support would extend beyond this visit. The Kaduna State Government will provide them with a home, meet all medical expenses and ensure sustained psychosocial care to help them recover, rebuild their lives and regain a sense of security,” he stated.
He said their freedom has strengthened the government’s resolve to confront banditry.
“Their freedom strengthens our resolve to confront banditry and other criminality through closer cooperation with security agencies, stronger security coordination and deeper engagement with communities. Every resident deserves to live without fear, and we will continue working to fulfil that obligation,” the Governor added.
The Governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his personal engagement in securing the family’s release.
“I sincerely thank His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his personal engagement and concern for the family’s safety. I also commend the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the nation’s security agencies for their decisive contributions to securing their safe return,” he said.
According to him, Malam Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Federal and Kaduna State Governments for their efforts.
“Malam Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Federal and Kaduna State Governments and the security agencies for their concerted efforts and compassion. His appreciation of the care he is receiving, and his confidence in his recovery, offer encouragement as we stand with the family through this period of healing,” Sani said.
He assured that the family’s wellbeing will remain a priority.
“Their wellbeing and recovery will remain a priority for our administration throughout the months ahead,” the Governor said.
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