A Shari’ah Court judge in Katsina State, Mohammed Muktar, narrowly escaped death or possible abduction on Wednesday after suspected bandits invaded a courtroom in Gwarjo village, Matazu Local Government Area, searching for him.
The attackers reportedly stormed the court while proceedings were ongoing, firing gunshots into the air and repeatedly demanding to know the judge’s whereabouts.
According to reports, Justice Muktar noticed the armed men approaching the court from a distance and quickly devised an escape plan. Moments before the gunmen reached the courtroom, he reportedly climbed through a window and fled the scene.
A resident who witnessed the incident said the judge’s quick action saved him from falling into the hands of the attackers.
“The bandits entered the courtroom, shooting indiscriminately and repeatedly asking where the judge was. Fortunately, he had already escaped through the window, and a commercial motorcyclist helped him flee before they arrived,” according to Daily Trust report.
The source added that the attackers became furious after discovering the judge had escaped. They allegedly threatened to kill him if he ever returned to preside over court sessions in the community.
As of the time of filing this report, the Katsina State Police Command had not issued an official statement on the incident. Security agencies are also yet to confirm whether any arrests have been made or if efforts are underway to track down the attackers.
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