The Kaduna State Government, led by Governor Uba Sani, has promised to provide a new home, cover all medical expenses and offer continued psychological support to Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, Nafisah, and their six-month-old daughter, Fatima, following their release from kidnappers
The governor made the promises while visiting the family at an undisclosed hospital, where he disclosed that this gesture was part of his administration’s policy of supporting victims of kidnapping and banditry and helping affected families recover from their experiences.
“As a policy of our government, we always focus on the safety of our people. We also try as much as possible to support the families of victims of banditry and kidnapping in the state,” he said.
Uba Sani said his administration had previously bought houses for some banditry victims and would extend that support to Ahmed and his family.
“Since we came in, we have been able to buy houses and resettle people, particularly victims of banditry. Only recently, if you recall, we were able to provide houses for some victims.
“Today again, having seen what happened to Ahmed and our daughter, Fatima, we believe that, considering the trauma they have gone through, the Kaduna State Government will also buy a house for the family and settle them within the town,” he said.
The governor added that the government would continue to support victims of kidnapping and banditry, including providing psychosocial care to help them cope with the trauma.
He said providing a house was part of efforts to help the rescued family rebuild their lives after their captivity.
“We believe that, despite having been able to get doctors to provide them with adequate psychosocial therapy, it is also important to continue our policy of supporting victims of kidnapping and banditry in Kaduna State.
