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  Fear and concern have reportedly gripped parts of Zaria Local Government Area in Kaduna State following reports that a supervisory councillor and his two sons were abducted by suspected bandits. The councillor, identified as Lamido Muhammad, reportedly serves as the Supervisory Councillor for Special Duties in Zaria Local Government Area. According to media reports published in October 2026, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday, October 11, at the councillor's residence in Wucicciri, Abba area of Zaria. Councillor Reportedly Abducted Alongside Two Sons The reports identified the two sons as Aliyu Lamido and Amir Lamido. Suspected bandits were said to have stormed the residence and taken the three family members to an unknown destination. The reported abduction has raised fresh concerns about the security situation in parts of Kaduna State, where communities have continued to face challenges associated with kidnapping and armed attacks. However, details surrounding t...