Suspected gunmen have abducted a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, from his residence in the Bunza Local Government Area of the state.The incident, which occurred around midnight on Sunday, has triggered a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies as efforts intensify to secure the judge’s release.A family source told journalists that Justice Bunza had returned home from Sokoto State shortly before the armed men invaded his residence along Zogirma Road and took him away.The source said the attackers stormed the house while shouting, which alerted residents in the area, but they succeeded in abducting the judge without causing physical harm to other occupants or neighbours.“Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza had just returned from Sokoto. Shortly after he arrived at his residence around midnight, armed men invaded the house and abducted him.“They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The incident, which occurred around midnight on Sunday, has triggered a coordinated rescue operation by security agencies as efforts intensify to secure the judge’s release.A family source told journalists that Justice Bunza had returned home from Sokoto State shortly before the armed men invaded his residence along Zogirma Road and took him away.The source said the attackers stormed the house while shouting, which alerted residents in the area, but they succeeded in abducting the judge without causing physical harm to other occupants or neighbours.“Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza had just returned from Sokoto. Shortly after he arrived at his residence around midnight, armed men invaded the house and abducted him.“They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. A family source told journalists that Justice Bunza had returned home from Sokoto State shortly before the armed men invaded his residence along Zogirma Road and took him away.The source said the attackers stormed the house while shouting, which alerted residents in the area, but they succeeded in abducting the judge without causing physical harm to other occupants or neighbours.“Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza had just returned from Sokoto. Shortly after he arrived at his residence around midnight, armed men invaded the house and abducted him.“They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The source said the attackers stormed the house while shouting, which alerted residents in the area, but they succeeded in abducting the judge without causing physical harm to other occupants or neighbours.“Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza had just returned from Sokoto. Shortly after he arrived at his residence around midnight, armed men invaded the house and abducted him.“They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza had just returned from Sokoto. Shortly after he arrived at his residence around midnight, armed men invaded the house and abducted him.“They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “They were shouting during the operation, attracting the attention of people around, but they left with him before anyone could intervene,” the source said.The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The matter was immediately reported to the relevant authorities, including the management of the Kebbi State High Court.The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The family has appealed to security agencies and the state government to intensify efforts to rescue the judge safely.“We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “We are deeply worried about the abduction of our brother. We appeal to Nigerians to pray for his safe return and urge security agencies to act swiftly,” the source added.Related NewsPolice arrest 138 suspects, rescue 23 kidnap victimsBarber shot dead inside Lagos salonGunmen abduct Kebbi high court judgeA senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. A senior official of the Kebbi State High Court, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed the incident, describing it as a disturbing setback for the judiciary.The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The official said the court management had already begun consultations with security agencies to coordinate efforts toward securing Justice Bunza’s release.“It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “It is indeed a painful moment for the judiciary. We have engaged the heads of security agencies in the state to strategise on securing his immediate release,” the official said.Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. Confirming the abduction, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kebbi State Command, SP Bashir Usman, said the Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, had deployed tactical and intelligence teams to rescue the judge.“I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “I can confirm that Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza around midnight.“Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. “Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police immediately deployed tactical and intelligence operatives to ensure his safe rescue,” Usman said.He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. He added that security operatives had commenced a coordinated manhunt for the perpetrators, with teams combing suspected hideouts and surrounding forest areas.The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. The police spokesperson assured residents that the command was working with other security agencies to rescue the judge unharmed and bring the abductors to justice.No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue. No group has claimed responsibility for the abduction as of the time of filing this report, while investigations into the incident continue.