Abducted Kebbi Judge Faruku Bunza Regains Freedom

Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending more than a week in the hands of kidnappers.

The judge was abducted on July 26 from his residence along Zogirma Road in Bunza Local Government Area, shortly after returning from a trip to Sokoto.

Justice Faruku Bunza’s release was confirmed on Monday by the Kebbi State Police Command.

In a statement, the command’s spokesperson, Bashir Usman, said both the judge’s family and the Kebbi State Ministry of Justice had confirmed that he was released on August 3, 2026.

Usman disclosed that the kidnappers demanded a ransom during the period of captivity.

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However, he stressed that the police remain opposed to the payment of ransom to criminal groups.

The police did not reveal whether any payment was made before the judge was freed.

“The Kebbi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that Hon. Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza, a Judge of the Kebbi State High Court who was abducted from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area on 26th July 2026, was released earlier today, 3rd August 2026,” the statement reads.

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“His release has been confirmed by his family and the State Ministry of Justice. Although the kidnappers made a ransom demand, the Command maintains its firm stance against ransom payments.

“With the Judge now released, Police and other security agencies have intensified investigative efforts to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice.

“The Command urges members of the public to provide useful information that could assist in this regard. All information provided will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”

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