Abducted Kebbi High Court Judge Regains Freedom, One Week After

The Kebbi State Police Command has confirmed the release of Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza of the State High Court, who was abducted from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area on 26th July, 2026.

The confirmation, according to the Command, was received from the Judge’s family and the Kebbi State Ministry of Justice.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Bashir Usman, the Command said security agencies have intensified investigations to track down the kidnappers and bring them to justice.

“We are working closely with other security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are apprehended and made to face the full wrath of the law,” the statement read.

The Police also appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist the investigation, assuring that all information will be treated with utmost confidentiality.

The Command further reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Kebbi State.

Details of the circumstances surrounding Justice Bunza’s release were not disclosed as of the time of filing this report.