Senator Shehu Buba Umar, a Bauchi South lawmaker and Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) governorship candidate, voluntarily submits himself to Nigeria’s security agencies for investigation over allegations linking him to banditry, terrorism financing, kidnapping and other violent crimes. He says he has “nothing to hide” and is seeking independent scrutiny to clear his name.
Buba makes the disclosure at a press conference in Bauchi and says his lawyers formally wrote to the Department of State Services (DSS), the Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) and the Nigeria Police Force to request a comprehensive investigation. Multiple outlets report he challenged accusers to provide evidence to the appropriate authorities and argued that similar claims have surfaced before, including a campaign he says began in 2014. He also references earlier legal action over alleged falsehoods and says he will accept prosecution if investigators find a prima facie case based on credible evidence.
The reporting is consistent on the core steps he takes—voluntary submission and calls for evidence—but outlets differ mainly in the depth of background. Some focus primarily on the fact of his submission, while others include additional details about past allegations, legal petitions and his statements addressing social media-linked claims.
