VIRAL VIDEO: Atiku Condemns Abduction Of Ahmed Zakka, Wife And Infant In Kaduna, Urges Swift Rescue

Former Vice President and ADC presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has described the disturbing video of Ahmed Zakka, reportedly abducted alongside his wife and infant child in Kaduna State, as a painful reminder of the insecurity that continues to threaten lives and tear families apart across Nigeria.

In a statement on Monday, Atiku said no Nigerian should have to plead for their life or the safety of their family in the hands of criminals.

“The thought of an infant caught in this ordeal is especially heartbreaking. I urge the relevant security agencies to act swiftly and decisively to secure the safe release of Ahmed Zakka, his wife, their child and every other Nigerian still held in captivity,” he said.

Atiku noted that the tragedy comes at a time families are already struggling with the crushing cost of living.

“Nigerians are battling the rising cost of food, transport and other essentials; they should not also have to live in fear of being abducted in their homes or on the roads. Insecurity deepens hardship, disrupts livelihoods and leaves families bearing both emotional and financial burdens they can scarcely afford,” he stated.

He called on the government to move beyond assurances and deliver an effective, sustained response.

“The government must move beyond assurances and deliver an effective, sustained response: rescue those in captivity, protect vulnerable communities and dismantle the networks responsible for these crimes. Every Nigerian deserves to live, work and raise a family without the constant fear of violence,” Atiku said.

“My thoughts and prayers are with the Zakka family and all families enduring the trauma of kidnapping. The protection of every Nigerian life must remain an overriding responsibility of government,” he added.