Security operatives rescue 8 Kidnapped victims in Kaduna

Security operatives have rescued eight persons abducted around Millennium City and Maraban Rido in Kaduna State.

The Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, disclosed this at a press conference held at the Department of State Services (DSS) Command Headquarters in Kaduna on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.

Muhammad said the victims were rescued between October 31 and November 2, 2026, through coordinated operations involving the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), DSS, Nigeria Police Force, and the military, with support from the Kaduna State Government.

The rescued victims are Jamila Muhammad, 27; Talatu Yakubu, 40; Yunana Bawa, 30; Calista Bishop, 27; Chidinma Onuwere, 36; Eucharia Obi, 41; Godiya Victor, 50; and Miracle Alex, eight.

Muhammad said the operation was part of sustained efforts by security agencies to disrupt and dismantle criminal networks responsible for recurring kidnappings in Millennium City and its environs.

The police commissioner recalled that security agencies had earlier rescued Ahmad Zakka and members of his family on October 15, following their abduction from Millennium City.

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He said the successive breakthroughs demonstrated the commitment of security agencies to rescuing abducted persons and dismantling kidnapping networks across the state.

Muhammad acknowledged the strategic coordination provided by ONSA, intelligence support from the DSS, operational contributions of the police and the involvement of the military.

Muhammad also commended the Kaduna State Government, led by Governor Uba Sani, for its support towards the operations.

The police commissioner urged residents to remain vigilant and provide security agencies with credible and actionable information on suspected kidnappers and bandits.

Muhammad assured residents that information provided would be treated confidentially.