Court remands Nasarawa APC chieftain for allegedly threatening to kill police officers
A prominent stakeholder of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Nasarawa State, Mallam Dadda’u Mamuda, has been remanded in the custody of the Nigeria Correctional Service. The order was issued on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, by the Federal High Court sitting in Lafia, following Mamuda’s arraignment on a two-count charge related to alleged death threats directed at law enforcement officers.
The charges stem from a recent political gathering in Lafia where Mamuda, a chieftain from the Lafia Local Government Area, reportedly vowed to kill any police officer who attempted to arrest supporters of his preferred gubernatorial aspirant. Mamuda is a vocal supporter of the former Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar Adamu, who is currently seeking the state’s top office. The threats were purportedly made in anticipation of potential political disputes and arrests during the current election cycle.
Presiding Judge, Justice M.O. Olajuwon, ordered that the defendant be held in prison until the next adjourned date. The court has set Wednesday, June 10, 2026, for the hearing of Mamuda’s formal bail application. Until then, the APC chieftain will remain in the Lafia custodial center.
The police prosecution argued that the threats posed a significant risk to public safety and the morale of officers performing their duties during a sensitive political period. This case has drawn significant attention in Nasarawa, as it highlights the increasing friction between local political heavyweights and security agencies as the state prepares for upcoming electoral contests.
