By The Metro 
The Kebbi State High Court judge who was abducted a week ago, Hon. Justice Faruku Hassan Bunza, has been released and has safely reunited with his family.
According to Vanguard, a family member confirmed the development on Monday, disclosing that the judge returned home a few hours earlier after regaining his freedom.
“We are in jubilation and full of gratitude to God for seeing our own return safely from captivity. He was just released and has returned home now after spending one week with the bandits,” the relative said.
The family expressed appreciation to all those who stood by them during the ordeal.
“We sincerely thank and appreciate the Kebbi State Judiciary, the security agencies, and the entire people of Kebbi State who contributed in different ways, offered prayers, and sent messages of sympathy. Your concern and support gave us strength, and we are grateful for your solidarity,” the family member stated.
The source said details of how the judge was released will be made public later.
“Other details of how he was released will be made available later,” he added.
As of the time this report was filed, neither the Kebbi State Judiciary nor the security agencies had issued an official statement on the judge’s release.
Justice Bunza’s abduction last week sparked widespread concern, with residents and stakeholders calling for his immediate and unconditional release.