Kidnapped Nigerian judge Faruku Hassan Bunza freed after abduction

Nigerian judge Faruku Hassan Bunza, who was kidnapped from his home in Bunza town by unidentified gunmen on July 26, has been freed, police confirmed on August 3. The exact circumstances of his release and whether a ransom was paid remain unclear. The attackers are still at large. Kidnappings for ransom are common in Nigeria, targeting wealthy or prominent individuals.