Gunmen suspected to be bandits have abducted a judge of the Kebbi State High Court during a midnight raid, triggering renewed concerns over insecurity in parts of northern Nigeria.
CDA News Nigeria independently verified that the incident occurred during an overnight attack, with the assailants reportedly storming the judge’s residence before whisking the victim away to an unknown destination.
CDA News Nigeria gathered from reports that security operatives have launched efforts to rescue the abducted judicial officer and track down those responsible for the attack. Authorities were also said to have intensified security measures in the affected area.
The abduction has drawn concern from residents and stakeholders, who called for swift action to secure the judge’s release and strengthen the protection of judicial officers and other public officials.
CDA News Nigeria reports that the latest incident highlights the persistent security challenges facing several parts of the country despite ongoing efforts by security agencies to curb banditry and violent crimes.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had not released further details on the identity of the abductors or the progress of the rescue operation.
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