Justice Faruku Bunza of the Kebbi State High Court has regained his freedom after spending one week in the custody of his abductors.

The Kebbi State Police Command confirmed the judge's release today, bringing an end to days of uncertainty following his abduction from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area on July 26.

In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the command said Justice Bunza's release had been confirmed by both his family and the Kebbi State Ministry of Justice.

The police disclosed that although the kidnappers had demanded a ransom during the period of captivity, the command maintained its policy against the payment of ransom. It added that security agencies have intensified efforts to identify, arrest and prosecute those responsible for the abduction.

According to the statement, investigators are pursuing all available leads and have appealed to members of the public to provide credible information that could assist in tracking down the suspects. The command assured residents that any information received would be treated with strict confidentiality and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting lives and property across Kebbi State.

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