In a statement issued by its President, Afam Osigwe (SAN), the association called for the judge’s immediate and unconditional release, urging security agencies to deploy all available resources to secure his freedom.
Justice Bunza was abducted from his residence in Bunza Local Government Area of Kebbi State by suspected armed bandits.
The NBA said the attack on a serving judicial officer threatens the independence of the judiciary and undermines public confidence in Nigeria’s justice system.
“This brazen attack on a serving judicial officer is not only an assault on the person of Justice Bunza but a direct attack on the Nigerian judiciary, the administration of justice, and the rule of law,” the statement read.
The association expressed concern over what it described as the growing boldness of criminal groups targeting judicial officers and other institutions responsible for upholding justice.
It called on the Inspector-General of Police, the Director-General of the Department of State Services, the National Security Adviser and other security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue the judge unharmed and bring those responsible to justice.
The NBA also urged the Kebbi State Government to work closely with federal security agencies to secure Justice Bunza’s release and prosecute those behind the abduction.
It further called for improved security measures for judicial officers across the country, stressing that judges must be adequately protected to enable them carry out their constitutional duties without fear or intimidation.
