ustice Ebiyerin Omukoro, a serving judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, has been released after being kidnapped by masked gunmen in Yenagoa, the state capital, 12 days ago.
Justice Omukoro was abducted on the evening of Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Kilimanjaro Eatery, located opposite Ekeki Park, shortly after returning from a trip to Warri, Delta State. His release was confirmed on Thursday, with authorities and the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) yet to issue formal statements regarding the incident.
Shortly after regaining his freedom, Justice Omukoro described the experience as a harrowing ordeal and expressed his gratitude to everyone involved in securing his release. The circumstances surrounding his kidnapping remain under investigation, and security agencies continue to work on identifying those responsible. The incident has raised concerns over security challenges in the region.
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