Residents of Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna State have been thrown i
Residents of Nuru Suraj Estate in the Millennium City area of Kaduna State have been thrown into fear following an attack by suspected kidnappers who reportedly abducted about six people in the early hours of Tuesday.
A resident identified as Maman Hamid, whose house is close to that of the victims, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attackers gained access to the estate through its second gate before carrying out the operation.
Hamid said the incident triggered panic among residents and heightened concerns about security in the neighbourhood.
She added that military personnel pursued the suspected kidnappers, leading to the rescue of some victims, although the attackers reportedly escaped.
The exact number of people rescued and the whereabouts of those still missing had not been established as of the time of filing this report.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in Millennium City, a developing residential area that has recorded kidnapping incidents in recent years.
Residents have repeatedly raised concerns about attacks on residential estates and communities on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis, calling for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.
The attack has also drawn attention to access control at residential estates and the need for improved surveillance, regular security patrols and prompt responses to distress calls.
NAN recalled that in a previous incident, suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their infant daughter, Fatima, from Alrahus Estate in Millennium City on the night of October 6, 2026. The family was later rescued.
On October 12, 2026, police authorities reportedly announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido. AK-47 rifles were also reportedly recovered during the operations.
The arrests highlighted ongoing efforts to disrupt kidnapping networks and identify individuals suspected of providing information to criminal groups.
Meanwhile, the latest attack has intensified calls by residents for stronger security around estate gates and access routes that could be exploited by suspected criminals.
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The Kaduna State Police Command had yet to issue a statement on the latest incident as of the time of filing this report.
Into fear following an attack by suspected kidnappers who reportedly abducted about six people in the early hours of Tuesday.
A resident identified as Maman Hamid, whose house is close to that of the victims, told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) that the attackers gained access to the estate through its second gate before carrying out the operation.
Hamid said the incident triggered panic among residents and heightened concerns about security in the neighbourhood.
She added that military personnel pursued the suspected kidnappers, leading to the rescue of some victims, although the attackers reportedly escaped.
The exact number of people rescued and the whereabouts of those still missing had not been established as of the time of filing this report.
The latest incident has renewed concerns over the safety of residents in Millennium City, a developing residential area that has recorded kidnapping incidents in recent years.
Residents have repeatedly raised concerns about attacks on residential estates and communities on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis, calling for stronger security measures to protect lives and property.
The attack has also drawn attention to access control at residential estates and the need for improved surveillance, regular security patrols and prompt responses to distress calls.
NAN recalled that in a previous incident, suspected kidnappers reportedly abducted Ahmed Abubakar Zakka, his wife and their infant daughter, Fatima, from Alrahus Estate in Millennium City on the night of October 6, 2026. The family was later rescued.
On October 12, 2026, police authorities reportedly announced the arrest of eight suspected kidnappers and four alleged informants during operations around Millennium City and Maraban Rido. AK-47 rifles were also reportedly recovered during the operations.
The arrests highlighted ongoing efforts to disrupt kidnapping networks and identify individuals suspected of providing information to criminal groups.
Meanwhile, the latest attack has intensified calls by residents for stronger security around estate gates and access routes that could be exploited by suspected criminals.
The Kaduna State Police Command had yet to issue a statement on the latest incident as of the time of filing this report.