Kaduna: Uba Sani visits rescued kidnap victims, presents home, free medical care

Kaduna state governor, Uba Sani, has promised to offer a home, free medical therapy and psychosocial assist to a household rescued from kidnappers, assuring them of presidency help till they absolutely get better from their ordeal.

The governor gave the peace of mind on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, when he visited Malam Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his spouse, Nafisah, and their daughter, Fatima, on the Kaduna State Government protected home, the place they’re receiving medical care following their launch from captivity.

Sani mentioned the federal government would supply the household with an acceptable home inside Kaduna metropolis, cowl all their medical bills and guarantee they obtain continued psychosocial care to assist them get better from the trauma of their expertise.

He mentioned the federal government had engaged extremely certified docs to take care of the household, including that Ahmed had undergone a number of medical exams, whereas his spouse and daughter had been discovered to don’t have any accidents.

The governor expressed reduction on the household’s progress and guaranteed them that his administration would proceed to assist them as they get better and rebuild their lives.

He mentioned the help was a part of his administration’s dedication to supporting victims of banditry and kidnapping, recalling that the federal government had offered homes to some victims and continued to resettle households affected by insecurity since he assumed workplace.

During the go to, Sani additionally warned politicians in opposition to politicising insecurity, describing such conduct as legal, ungodly and harmful to the lives of residents.

He accused some politicians, together with presidential hopefuls, of utilizing the household’s abduction to advance political pursuits however failing to acknowledge their protected return.

“I always say that in Kaduna here we don’t politicize the issue of security. This is the season; a lot of people that came out to talk about their kidnap were only trying to politicize the situation. It’s not because they care about their safety,” he mentioned.

The governor added that some politicians who publicly commented on the household’s abduction had not come ahead to acknowledge their protected return.

“We are not distracted as a government. Some people wanted to distract us; some even presidential candidates came out to talk about their release. Unfortunately, when they returned home, even the family told me they are shocked. None of those people came out to even thank God,” he mentioned.

Sani urged Nigerians, significantly politicians, to chorus from utilizing safety challenges for political benefit, stressing that the lives of residents shouldn’t develop into devices of political competitors.

He mentioned the household’s protected return had strengthened his administration’s resolve to deal with banditry and different legal actions via improved coordination with safety businesses and nearer engagement with communities.

The governor thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his private engagement and concern for the household’s security. He additionally recommended the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and safety businesses for his or her contributions to securing their launch.

He additional appreciated Nigerians who prayed for the household’s protected return, saying their restoration remained a precedence for his administration.

In his response, Ahmed expressed gratitude to the Federal and Kaduna state governments and safety businesses for his or her efforts and assist, saying the care he was receiving and his confidence in restoration had inspired him.