Nigeria: Gov Sani to Provide Home, Fund Medical Care for Freed Zakka Family

AllAfrica21 October 2026, 10:04 UTCNigeria

[Leadership] The Kaduna State Government has pledged to provide a home, cover all medical expenses and ensure sustained psychosocial support for Malam Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife, Nafisah, and their daughter, Fatima, following their release from kidnappers.

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