My life in captivity – Justice Bunza
After nine days in captivity and subsequently regaining freedom, Weekend Trust tracked Justice Faruk Hassan Bunza to his residence at Unguwar Chaki quarters, Bunza, for an insight into his experience in the bush and more. Although he had to undergo medical checks after his release, the judge, who appeared to still be recuperating from the […]
Justice Bunza, a judge from the Kebbi State High Court, was abducted from his home in Bunza, Kebbi State, on July 26, 2026. The kidnappers, five armed men, stormed his residence at around midnight, fired shots to scare the residents, and took him away. The abductors demanded a ransom of N200 million, which was later reduced to N50 million after negotiations.
Justice Bunza was held captive for nine days, during which time he was taken to a hill about 49 kilometers from his hometown, Dutsen Bandan, in Suru Local Government Area of Kebbi State. Upon his release on August 3, 2026, he recounted his experience in captivity to Weekend Trust.
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