Atiku urges security agencies to rescue kidnapped Kaduna man, wife, baby

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar has expressed concern over a disturbing video of Ahmed Zakka, who was reportedly kidnapped alongside his spouse and their baby in Kaduna State.

Atiku described the video as heartbreaking, saying it mirrored the security challenges going through Nigeria.

“It is unfortunate that a Nigerian has been reduced to begging for his life and pleading for his family to be spared in the hands of kidnappers. The situation is even more disturbing considering that a helpless infant, who cannot speak or see the world for themselves, is also caught up in this ordeal,” he stated.

He known as on security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue Zakka, his spouse and their baby safely and at once. He additionally urged the authorities to safe the discharge of different Nigerians being held by kidnappers.

“It is imperative for the government to take measures that will bring this problem to an end, so that Nigerians can live in their homes and go about their daily activities without the fear of being kidnapped,” Atiku stated in a put up on his Hausa-language Facebook web page.

“Protecting the lives and property of Nigerians is a major responsibility of the government,” he added.

He prayed for the secure launch of Ahmed Zakka and his household, in addition to all different individuals held by kidnappers.