Saturday, October 4, 2025 - A known government critic in Adamawa State, Mallam Hussaini Gambo Nakura, who was docked for allegedly insulting the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and other political figures, has regained temporary freedom after spending 23 days in prison custody.
Nakura was granted bail on Friday, October 3, 2024 by a Yola
High Court.
Justice Christopher Mapeo ruled that the offences for which
Nakura was arraigned were bailable, quashing earlier proceedings at Chief
Magistrate Court II which had ordered his remand since September 10,
2025.
The court granted Nakura bail in the sum of N5 million with
a reliable surety and ordered that the case be transferred to Upper Area Court
II, Yola, for further adjudication.
The activist had been accused of defaming Ribadu; the wife
of former President Muhammadu Buhari, Hajiya Aisha Buhari; her brother, Dr.
Modi Halilu; and the APC National Vice Chairman (North-East Zone), Mustapha
Salihu.
Nakura’s arrest and prolonged detention had sparked outrage
among civil society groups and concerned stakeholders in Adamawa.
The activist was first invited by the Adamawa State Police
Command on September 10 following a petition accusing him of defamation,
inciting disturbance, and using abusive language.
He was alleged to have accused Ribadu and Aisha Buhari of
hijacking fertiliser and farm inputs meant for farmers, while distributing
expired food items to citizens.
Upon honoring the police invitation, Nakura was reportedly
charged to court the same day.
He was remanded after being slammed with what his supporters
described as “extremely harsh bail conditions” by Upper Magistrate Court No. 2,
Yola.
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