Suspected bandits have abducted a supervisory councillor for Special Duties in Zaria Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Lamido Muhammad, alongside his two sons.

The victims were reportedly taken from their residence in Wucicciri, Abba area of Zaria, around midnight on Sunday, October 11, 2026, according to a report by Daily Post.

The two sons were identified as Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido.

Abductors Yet to Contact Family

A source familiar with the incident said the gunmen stormed the councillor’s residence and took the three family members to an undisclosed location.

Their whereabouts remained unknown as of the time of reporting.

The source added that the abductors had yet to contact the family to communicate their demands or request a ransom, leaving relatives uncertain about the victims’ condition.

The circumstances surrounding the abduction, including the number of attackers and whether any weapons were used, have not been independently established.

Police Yet to Confirm Incident

Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Kaduna State Police Command were unsuccessful, according to the report.

The command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, could not be reached for comment, as calls to his telephone went unanswered.

Consequently, there was no official police confirmation of the incident or details of any rescue operation at the time of publication.

Abduction Raises Fresh Security Concerns

The reported incident has heightened concerns among residents over persistent kidnappings in parts of Kaduna State and the wider North-West region.

A source called on the authorities to take urgent measures to protect residents and secure the release of the abducted councillor and his children.

The identities of the suspected abductors and their motives have not been established.