Faruku Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi state high court, has been released from captivity.
Bunza was kidnapped on July 26 at his home along Zogirma road in Bunza LGA of Kebbi.
The judge was abducted shortly after he returned from a trip to Sokoto.
He was released on August 3, 2026.
Confirming the release in a statement on Monday, Bashir Usman, Kebbi police spokesperson, said the family and the state’s ministry of justice confirmed that Bunza has been released.
Usman said the kidnappers demanded ransom, adding that the police command in Kebbi maintains a firm stance against ransom payment.
The Kebbi police spokesperson did not disclose whether the ransom was paid before the release of the judge.
“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.
“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.”
