Yobe: Court remands political critic Lamarbago over alleged defamation
The State Magistrate Court 1, sitting in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, has remanded Musa Abdullahi, popularly known as Lamarbago, in a correctional facility over allegations that he defamed the state Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Muhammad Garba Gagiyo. Lamarbago is known for his outspoken criticism of former Senate President and Senator representing Yobe North, […]
State Magistrate Court 1 in Damaturu, Yobe State, has ordered Musa Abdullahi, known as Lamarbago, to remain in custody over accusations of defamation against Yobe State Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Hon. Muhammad Garba Gagiyo. Lamarbago is renowned for his criticisms of former Senate President and Senator representing Yobe North, Ahmed Ibrahim Lawan.
The court has remanded Lamarbago pending Monday, when the possibility of granting bail, as requested by his lawyers, will be considered. During a court session, Lamarbago alleged that Gagiyo had hired thugs to attack him and confiscate his phones worth an estimated N3 million. He also claimed that Gagiyo had provided evidence in support of his accusations.
However, Gagiyo denied these allegations, stating he was remanded after claiming to the judge, "Gagiyo sent thugs to kill me." Despite Lamarbago's assertion that he does not believe he is above the law, he vowed to continue pursuing his rights through legitimate legal means.
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