Gombe: constable remanded over death threat to policemen
A Chief Magistrate Court in Gombe State has ordered the remand of a constabulary officer, Idris Salisu, over an alleged threat to kill two police officers in the state. The defendant, who resides in Barunde Quarters, Gombe, was arraigned before Chief Magistrate Court No. 12, presided over by Chief Magistrate Mohammed Musa Wadachi, on a […]
In Gombe State, a Chief Magistrate Court has decided to remand a constable, Idris Salisu, following allegations of a death threat towards fellow police officers. Salisu, who lives in Barunde Quarters, appeared before Chief Magistrate Court No. 12, presided by Chief Magistrate Mohammed Musa Wadachi, in connection with a single charge of criminal intimidation.
The prosecution, represented by Barrister Aliyu Ibrahim Garba, stated that the incident occurred in July 2026 around 1pm at the Barunde Police Outpost. Garba claimed that Salisu entered the outpost, retrieved a knife, and threatened to kill two officers, ASP Sule and Inspector Peter Joel. The alleged offense is said to breach Section 396 of the Penal Code Law.
When presented with the charge, Salisu admitted guilt. The court subsequently ordered his remand and set the case for a hearing on November 9, 2026.
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