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Allegations against Nigerian Senator Shehu Buba Umar

Overview

Senator Shehu Buba Umar, representing Bauchi South and a governorship candidate for the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), has denied allegations linking him to the sponsorship of banditry and terrorism in northern Nigeria. The accusations originated from an individual named Hassan, who claims to have a childhood connection to the bandit leader Dogo Gide. Hassan alleges that while working at the Senator’s residence, he observed suspicious activities and that an aide to the Senator facilitated the transport of individuals connected to criminal networks to Abuja for specialized training.

Senator Buba has characterized these claims as “social media propaganda sponsored by political opponents” and a “campaign of disinformation” intended to tarnish his reputation. He also refuted reports involving a petition from Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed regarding suspected bandits being registered for the Hajj pilgrimage through a legislative aide. In response, Senator Buba filed a criminal complaint in Niamey, Niger Republic, against Hassan Saleh Hussein for defamation. Additionally, the Senator’s senior legislative aide, Abba Aliyu Tilde, resigned, citing a breakdown in communication rather than the criminal allegations.

The PRP has now officially joined the defense, with National Publicity Secretary Muhammed Ishaq rejecting the claims as “false, mischievous, and part of a deliberate campaign” to damage Buba’s standing ahead of the 2027 elections. The party challenged accusers to present credible evidence to legal authorities and cited Section 127(c) of the Electoral Act, which criminalizes the publication of false statements intended to prejudice a candidate’s electoral prospects.

Entities

Hassan · Shehu Buba · Muhammed Ishaq · Bauchi South Senatorial District · Bauchi State

Claims

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Timeline

  1. about 14 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    People’s Redemption Party denies banditry links to Shehu Buba

    The People’s Redemption Party has denied allegations linking its Bauchi State governorship candidate, Senator Shehu Buba, to banditry, calling the claims politically motivated smears.

  2. 7 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Senator Shehu Buba denies allegations of links to banditry

    Nigerian Senator Shehu Buba denies allegations from an individual named Hassan claiming the lawmaker has links to bandit leader Dogo Gide and facilitates criminal activities.

  3. 10 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Senator Shehu Buba Umar denies banditry sponsorship allegations

    Senator Shehu Buba Umar has denied allegations from an individual named Hassan that he supports banditry in Nigeria, claiming the accusations are political propaganda.

Sources

arewaagenda.com · atlanticpostng.com · dailytrust.com.ng · kapitalfm.gov.ng · parrotnewspaper.com · premiumtimesng.com · punchng.com · realnewsmagazine.net · theglittersonline.com.ng · von.gov.ng

This summary has been updated 3 times: see revision history