A pregnant woman identified as Jamila, seized by armed bandits from her home in Alrahus Estate, Millennium City, Kaduna State on 6 October 2026, is still being held three weeks later after the kidnappers informed her that she has lost her pregnancy.
What did the kidnappers tell Jamila?
The abductors contacted a negotiator on Tuesday, handed the phone to Jamila and she tearfully disclosed that she had miscarried. A source close to the ongoing talks said, "She told us in tears that she lost the pregnancy, and we felt very bad for her, even though we are still trying to see how we can get her released."
Who else was taken during the October 6 raid?
The same assault on a residence in the Chikun Local Government Area also saw the kidnapping of Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their six‑month‑old daughter. After a video showing a gun‑pointed at a victim circulated on social media, the three were released a few days later.
Are other victims still missing?
Yes. Residents of Millennium City who were abducted in separate incidents remain in captivity. A relative of a man killed by bandits at Babban Saura Primary School, who asked to stay anonymous, said they continue to pray for the safe return of his wife and son. "We have only resorted to prayers for God to intervene because the trauma alone is something I wouldn’t wish even my enemy," he lamented.
What is the background of earlier abductions?
The wife and son of Sikiru Shuaibu were seized on 1 October 2026 when bandits stormed their home in the Babban Saura Primary School area of Millennium City. Shuaibu was killed in the attack, and three weeks later his family members and other victims were still held by the gunmen.
What recent attacks have occurred in the area?
On 27 October 2026, suspected bandits raided Nurus‑Suraj Estate, also in Millennium City, abducting six people – a couple with two children and two teenagers from a neighbouring house. The same day, an attempted incursion into the Kyauta community was repelled by local vigilantes and residents who gathered in large numbers. Kyauta Community Joint Task Force Chairman Nuradeen Abubakar Nababan Yawo confirmed the thwarted attack, noting that no resident was taken and praising security agencies for their timely response that helped chase the assailants away.
What is the overall security situation?
The series of kidnappings and attempted raids underscores a persistent bandit threat in parts of Kaduna State, prompting both community self‑defence initiatives and heightened involvement of security forces to protect vulnerable neighborhoods.