RismadarVoice Reporters
October 15, 2026
Gunmen have reportedly abducted a Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Lamido Muhammad, alongside his two sons.
The councillor’s children were identified as Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido. Their whereabouts had not been established at the time of the initial report.
According to North-West conflict journalist Bakatsine, the attackers invaded Muhammad’s residence in the Wucicciri area of Zaria around midnight on Sunday and took the three family members away.
Bakatsine disclosed the incident in a social media post, expressing concern over recurring kidnappings and the safety of residents in communities affected by insecurity.
He called on security agencies to intensify efforts to protect residents and secure the release of people held by armed groups.
The reported abduction comes amid continuing security concerns in parts of Kaduna State and the wider North-West, where communities have experienced attacks, kidnappings and other forms of armed violence.
The circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity of the abductors and their possible demands, had not been established in the initial account.
There was also no confirmed information on whether the family had received any communication from the suspected kidnappers.
The Kaduna State Police Command had not been quoted in the initial report as confirming the incident or providing details of any rescue operation.
The reported abduction underscores continuing concerns over the security of residents and public officials in vulnerable communities across the region.
