Nigeria, Aug. 3 -- Faruk Bunza, a judge of the Kebbi State High Court, kidnapped at his residence on 26 July, has been released after spending eight days in captivity.

The judge's release was confirmed on Monday by the police, his family, and the State Ministry of Justice.

The Police spokesperson in Kebbi State, Bashir Usman, confirmed in a statement that Mr Bunza was freed earlier on Monday and has safely reunited with his family.

"With the judge now released, police and other security agencies have intensified investigative efforts to track down the perpetrators and bring them to justice," the statement read.

The police command expressed gratitude to the public and partner security organisations for their support over the matter. It...