Kidnapped President of Customary Court in Taraba State, Justice Donatus Shida, has been released by his captors.
The judge regained freedom in the early hours of Monday after the sum of N20 million was paid as ransom, according to a family member.
Justice Shida was abducted at his residence, in Jalingo, the state capital, about a week ago.
“The kidnappers had demanded N50m as ransom but later settled for N20 million,” a family member revealed.
Spokesperson for the state police command, DSP David Misal, confirmed the release of the judge but could not ascertain whether any ransom was paid.