On Monday 5 October 2026, armed [bandits](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banditry_in_Nigeria) stormed Alrahus Estate in Millennium City, located in the Chikun Local Government Area of [Kaduna State](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kaduna_State), abducting a married couple and their six‑month‑old baby, including a pregnant woman.
The captors later posted a video that showed the husband, identified as Ahmad Abubakar Zakka, sitting with his wife and infant daughter on his lap while pleading for public assistance. In the footage, Zakka’s left hand was bound, limiting his movement, and his right hand appeared swollen.
"My name is Ahmad Abubakar Zakka. I am seeking help from God, and I am asking you to come to our aid. I was taken away on Monday," he said, his voice trembling. He went on to reveal that the kidnappers were demanding a ransom of N300 million for the family’s release.
"Please, I am pleading for help. Please help me, help me… They are demanding a ransom of N300 million. Please come to our aid and help us," Zakka repeated, while his wife also begged viewers for assistance.
**What does the video show?**
The recording captures the family confined within a makeshift enclosure, with the abductors visible in the background. Both parents appear distressed, and the baby is held securely on the father's lap.
**What is the ransom demand?**
The kidnappers have set a price tag of N300 million, a figure disclosed directly by Zakka during his emotional appeal.
Authorities have yet to confirm any negotiations or rescue operations, and the family’s current condition remains uncertain.