Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge Released

Kidnapped Bayelsa judge released

Abducted serving judge of the Bayelsa State High Court, Justice Ebiyerin Omukoro, has regained his freedom after spending 12 days in captivity. It was

Updated: Kidnapped Bayelsa Judge, Omukoro, regains freedom

Bayelsa CJ Commends Collaborative Efforts In Rescue Of Abducted Justice Umukoro

July 05, (THEWILL) — The Chief Judge of Bayelsa state, Hon. Justice Matilda Abrakasa Ayemieye, has expressed gratitude for the safe rescue of Hon justice E. G. Umukoro of the Bayelsa state High Court, who was abducted on Saturday, June 21, 2025, and had been held captive under distressing circumstances, until Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Secure release of kidnapped Bayelsa Judge, Diri tells security chiefs

Kidnapped Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Umukoro regains freedom

Kidnapped Bayelsa State High Court Judge, Umukoro regains freedom The Bayelsa State High Court Judge, RT. Hon. Justice E. G. Umukoro has regained freedom after 12 days in captivity. He was released from kidnappers den without payment of ransom. The kidnappers had last Saturday demanded a sum equivalent of N300 million naira in foreign currency for his release. The release of the judge followed days of joint tactical operations involving the poli…

Gov Diri Lauds Security Agencies As Abducted Bayelsa Judge Regains Freedom

Governor of Bayelsa State, Senator Douye Diri, has commended security agencies in the state for the rescue of Justice Ebieyerin Umukoro from his abductors. Justice Umukoro, a Judge of the state High Court, regained his freedom on Thursday evening after 12 days in the kidnappers den. A statement by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Mr. Daniel Alabrah, informed that security men went on the trail of his abductors following a directive by Gover…