Nigeria: Atiku urges swift rescue of abducted Kaduna family

Former VP Atiku Abubakar condemns the abduction of Ahmed Zakka, his wife, and infant in Kaduna State, calling for swift rescue. The incident underscores persistent kidnapping-for-ransom in northwest Nigeria, a pattern that continues despite government efforts. The political response from a 2027 presidential candidate adds a political dimension but does not change the security reality.