Abducted Sharia Court judge escapes from kidnappers in Zamfara

 

By: Zagazola Makama 

 

Alkali Usman, a Sharia Court judge attached to the Higher Sharia Court in Birnin Tudu, Gummi Local Government Area of Zamfara State, has escaped from captivity after being abducted by unknown gunmen.

 

Zagazola Makama learnt from reliable sources that Usman, who was reported kidnapped on June 26, returned home safely on Friday morning, June 27, at about 10:00 a.m., according to local sources.

 

Upon his return, the judge was immediately taken to a nearby hospital, where he received medical attention and was subsequently discharged.

 

He was later debriefed by security operatives and reunited with his family.

 

Authorities have not disclosed the circumstances surrounding his escape. 

 

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