A judge of the Upper Customary Court in Kaduna State, Janet Gimba, who was abducted by bandits along with her four children, has been released.
However, three of her children remain in the custody of the kidnappers.
Husband Confirms Release, Ransom Demanded
Her husband, Musa Gimba, confirmed the judge’s release, stating that she was freed without her three children. The bandits are now demanding a ransom of N150 million within three days, threatening to kill the children if the money is not paid.
Details of the Abduction
The female judge, attached to the Upper Customary Court, Sabon Tasha Division in Kaduna State, was kidnapped on June 24, 2024, at their residence in the Mahuta area of Chikun Local Government Area, on the outskirts of Kaduna metropolis.
Tragically, the assailants later killed the judge’s 14-year-old eldest son, Victor Gimba. Police operatives discovered his body at the Sabon Tasha Division, Ungwan Bayero of Dutse village, near the toll gate along the Kaduna-Abuja highway on Tuesday, July 2.
Police Efforts and Ongoing Investigation
The spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, Mansir Hassan, stated that the Command’s anti-kidnapping squad, in collaboration with other security agencies, is working tirelessly to rescue the remaining hostages and apprehend the bandits.
The situation remains tense as the family and authorities work against the clock to secure the safe return of the judge’s children.