Senator Shehu Buba of Bauchi has denied allegations linking him to banditry, describing the claims as unfounded. According to Punch, the lawmaker pledged his commitment to tackling insecurity in the state through lawful means and active community participation. He vowed to support efforts aimed at restoring peace and combating criminal activities, insisting on his innocence while calling for collective action to address the security challenges affecting communities in Bauchi and beyond.

The Supreme Council for Shari'ah in Nigeria has responded to allegations linking Senator Shehu Buba Umar to banditry and terrorism, warning in a Monday statement against the politicisation of national security. The allegations reportedly followed calls by former Minister of Sports Solomon Dalung, who urged the Department of State Services to investigate the senator's alleged connections to insecurity. The council's intervention highlights growing tensions over how security-related accusations are handled in Nigeria's political arena.

Former Kaduna senator Shehu Sani has weighed in on the controversy between Nigeria's Defence Minister, Christopher Musa, and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai over insecurity, according to Legit.ng. Sani, who represented Kaduna Central in the Senate, reacted publicly to the dispute, which the report describes as a major statement. The disagreement between Musa and El-Rufai centres on the handling of insecurity, an issue that has drawn significant attention in Kaduna and across Nigeria.

Yusuf Datti Baba-Ahmed, the Labour Party's vice-presidential candidate in Nigeria's 2023 election, has described the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari as the most corrupt government the country has ever experienced. According to Information Nigeria, he made the remarks during an appearance on the MIC On Podcast with Seun Okinbaloye, where he was asked to assess President Bola Tinubu's economic policies, particularly the removal of the fuel subsidy. The allegation reflects ongoing political debate over governance and economic reform in Nigeria.

Lawal Daura, former Director-General of Nigeria's Department of State Services, has rejected claims that the administration of late former President Muhammadu Buhari was the worst in the country's history. According to the Daily Post, Daura said those holding such views should first examine Nigeria's political history between 1995 and 2023 before drawing conclusions. He also recalled instances of betrayal under the late leader, defending Buhari's record in office.

Bauchi senator Shehu Buba has challenged his accusers to provide evidence supporting allegations that he has links to bandits, Punch reports. According to the report, the senator dismissed the claims as a politically motivated campaign against him. The accusations and his response come amid ongoing concerns about banditry and insecurity in parts of Nigeria, though no evidence connecting him to criminal groups has been publicly presented.