The kidnapped judge of the Kaduna State Customary Court, Janet Galadima, has regained her freedom, but the abductors are holding onto her three children after killing the eldest, identified as Victor, 14.
The husband of the judge, Musa Gimba, a medical doctor, confirmed the release of his wife on Thursday but said the kidnappers are demanding N150m to release their three children.
The abduction of the judge and her four children was announced in a statement on Wednesday by a human rights lawyer, Gloria Ballason.
Ballason, who is the Chief Executive Officer of the House of Justice, said the judge and her four children were kidnapped by the bandits on Sunday.
According to Ballason, the bandits invaded the judge’s home on the night of Sunday while her medical doctor husband was away on duty.
“The abductors, reported to have been about 15, took their captives hostage and demanded a huge sum as ransom.
