In the early hours of Tuesday, suspected kidnappers broke into Nuru Suraj Estate in Millennium City, Kaduna, seizing six people – including two junior secondary school boys – before releasing two elderly women; the remaining victims remain held captive as security forces pursue the gunmen.
Key facts: six people were taken, two were freed because of age, leaving four still missing; the two boys are 14 and 13 years old and attend Junior Secondary School II and Junior Secondary School I respectively; Abdullahi Wada confirmed his grandchildren were among those abducted; military personnel chased the kidnappers and rescued some hostages; a senior security officer said an investigation is under way.
How did the attack unfold?
The assailants entered the estate shortly after midnight, forcing their way through the second gate. They first stormed a house belonging to Abdullahi Wada’s daughter, snatching the two teenage boys. The gunmen then moved to a neighbouring home, abducting a man, his wife and their two children. Two elderly women captured in the raid were later released because of their age.
Who are the victims?
Maman Hamid, a resident whose home is near the affected houses, described the chaos that followed the intrusion, noting that the sudden breach threw the community into panic. Abdullahi Wada, whose two grandchildren were taken, recounted the ordeal, stating that the boys are students at Junior Secondary School II (14) and Junior Secondary School I (13). He expressed deep distress and urged authorities to act swiftly.
> “Anyone who has experienced something like this knows the kind of pain and > distress the victims and their families are going through,” Wada said.
What did other residents witness?
Another neighbour, Muhammad Abbas, said he and his wife were watching television shortly before midnight when gunshots rang out. “We immediately switched off the television set, and I tried calling a friend but could not reach him. He later called me back to inform me of what had happened,” he recounted.
What is the response from security agencies?
The Kaduna State Police Command has not released an official statement, and its spokesman, DSP Mansir Hassan, could not be reached for comment. However, a senior security officer, who declined to be named, confirmed that an investigation has begun. Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu and his team visited the community to assess the situation.
Why is Millennium City a hotspot?
Millennium City, a rapidly expanding residential area on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis, has suffered repeated kidnapping incidents. On 6 October 2026, kidnappers seized Ahmed Abubakar, his wife and infant daughter from Alrahus Estate; the family was later rescued. Police announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants on 12 October, seizing AK‑47 rifles. Earlier, on 1 October, a man named Sikiru Shuaibu was killed at BabbanSauraPW while his wife and 14‑year‑old son remained in captivity.
What steps are being taken by the government?
A delegation from the Kaduna State Government, led by the Chief of Staff, recently toured the estate to reassure residents. The team urged locals to provide credible information that could help identify informants and dismantle kidnapping networks.
The incident underscores the ongoing security challenges facing residents of Millennium City and the broader Kaduna region, prompting calls for intensified police and military action to secure the release of the remaining hostages.