How I was attacked by 87-yr-old defendant in court – Judge
An Area Court judge in Fufore Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Dauda Hamman, has recounted how an 87-year-old defendant, identified as Dahiru Garba, allegedly cut his hand with a cutlass during a court proceeding. The incident occurred on August 31, 2026, at the Mayo-Ine Area Court while the judge was presiding over a case […]
Fufo Local Government in Adamawa State recently witnessed a shocking incident at the Mayo-Ine Area Court when 87-year-old defendant, Dahiru Garba, allegedly attacked Judge Dauda Hamman with a cutlass. On August 31, 2026, Garba allegedly cut the judge’s hand during a land dispute case involving Garba and Ismail Yusuf.
The incident occurred when the courtroom became tense during the testimony of a prosecution witness. Garba, who pleaded not guilty, became angry when he couldn't understand the proceedings. Instead of engaging with the evidence, he verbally abused the judge and threatened to do worse. When court security tried to restore order, Garba broke free, pulled out a concealed machete, and charged at the judge. The judge managed to shield his head, but sustained severe injuries to his right hand.
Garba was immediately arrested and transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Yola for investigation and prosecution. The suspect pleaded guilty in a Chief Magistrate’s Court in Yola and was remanded at the Yola Correctional Facility pending further hearing. The case is set to be adjourned until September 17, 2026, and the potential charges could range from grievous hurt to attempted homicide, depending on the gravity of the attack.
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