Police in Nigeria have arraigned an 87-year-old man accused of attempting to murder an Area Court judge in Adamawa State with a cutlass, according to Punch. The elderly defendant was brought before a court over the alleged attack on the judicial officer. Details of the incident, including the motive and the judge's condition, were not fully disclosed in the report. The case is expected to proceed through the courts as authorities investigate the circumstances of the alleged assault.

An 87-year-old man, Dauda Garba of Korawa village, has been remanded in a correctional facility for allegedly inflicting severe injuries on Area Court Judge Dauda Hamman in Adamawa State, according to Daily Trust. The attack reportedly occurred on August 31, 2026, while the judge was presiding over a matter involving Garba and Ismai’l Yusuf. Authorities remanded the octogenarian pending further proceedings; details beyond the allegation remain unclear.

A court proceeding in Adamawa State, Nigeria, was disrupted when an 87-year-old man allegedly attacked the presiding judge with a cutlass after losing his temper, according to Tori.ng. The incident occurred during an ongoing hearing. Details about injuries, the man's identity, the case being heard, and any subsequent arrests or charges were not provided in the report.

An 87-year-old man, Dahiru Garba of Korawa village in Fufore Local Government Area, Adamawa State, has been charged with severing the hand of a judge with a cutlass. According to the Daily Post, Garba allegedly fell into a fit of rage and cut off the hand of Dauda Hamman, the presiding judge of Mayo-Inne Area Court. Details of the court proceedings and the circumstances leading to the attack were not fully disclosed in the report.

A court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by an 83-year-old woman seeking to prevent police from inviting or arresting her regarding criminal allegations made by musician Jigida Queen. The allegations arose from a dispute over family property. The ruling was reported by Premium Times.

Police in Delta State, Nigeria, have intensified a manhunt for two armed robbery suspects accused of attacking a 48-year-old man in his residence with a locally-made gun. According to the police, the attack occurred on Friday at about 5:30 p.m. Authorities say efforts are ongoing to track down and apprehend the suspects, who remain at large following the incident.