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<h2>Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi State's South Senatorial District, is facing intense scrutiny and backlash following allegations linking him to terror suspects in Northern Nigeria.</h2>

The Department of State Services (DSS) is investigating his potential involvement with wanted terrorists, while his constituents are mobilising for a historic recall.

Buba, once a respected figure in Bauchi politics, is under fire after being connected to Abubakar Idris, a known terrorist arrested in August 2024.

Idris's arrest reportedly implicated Buba, sparking outrage among his constituents, who are demanding accountability and the senator’s removal.

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A formal recall process has been initiated, with registered voters in his district pushing for a referendum to remove him from office.

“This is a matter of national security. We cannot have someone with such affiliations in office,” one constituent declared, according to reports.

The recall movement is gaining momentum as more people sign a petition to trigger the process. If successful, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) will be required to conduct a referendum, potentially marking the first time a sitting senator is removed by his constituents.

Buba’s woes deepened with revelations about his origins. Despite claiming to represent Bauchi, investigations show he hails from Plateau State, raising questions about his legitimacy.

An anonymous community leader expressed frustration, stating, “We thought he was one of us, but he’s not even a Bauchi indigene.”

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Buba’s political rise has been controversial. After moving to Bauchi in 2001, he built connections through family ties and political maneuvering, eventually securing a position as the Caretaker Chairman of Toro Local Government.

His success in politics, including his controversial senatorial nomination in 2022, has raised doubts about his integrity. Critics argue that his rise was influenced by powerful figures, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former Bauchi Governor Isa Yuguda.

Buba’s recent appointment as Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence has attracted fierce criticism. Political analysts argue that it is dangerous to have someone with such alleged links to terrorism overseeing national security matters.

"This is a grave error," one analyst stated. "It's a dangerous gamble to have him in charge of national security."

With growing discontent, Buba has been noticeably absent from public events, fueling speculation that he is avoiding the backlash from his constituents. His dwindling visibility only adds to the tension, as many believe he is distancing himself from the growing outrage.

Senator Shehu Umar Buba represents Bauchi South Senatorial District under the All Progressives Congress (APC). [Facebook]

Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi State's South Senatorial District, is facing intense scrutiny and backlash following allegations linking him to terror suspects in Northern Nigeria.

Senator faces recall as constituents demand action over alleged Banditry ties

<h2>A Nigerian civil society organisation, the Rural Community Development Outreach (RCDO), has called for an urgent probe into alleged terrorism ties of Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South. </h2>

In a letter addressed to the United States Consulate General, the group expressed concern over national security implications if the allegations prove true.

RCDO’s petition, signed by National Coordinator Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, alleges that Senator Buba may be linked to terrorism sponsorship, pointing to ongoing investigations by Nigeria's Department of State Services (DSS).

“We have witnessed the devastating impact of terrorism in Nigeria, particularly in the North East, for over seventeen years. If these allegations are true, they represent a betrayal of national trust,” the letter stated.

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The petition details a recent DSS raid in Bauchi State where Abubakar Idris, a known terror suspect, was apprehended.

The arrest, according to RCDO, occurred shortly before Idris’s planned pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia.

As reported by Arise TV, the DSS investigation reportedly uncovered links between Senator Buba’s office and Idris’s travel plans, suggesting the Senator’s staff may have expedited Idris’s travel documentation.

“This revelation is particularly alarming because Senator Buba serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence,” RCDO noted, adding, “How can we trust our national security to someone whose alleged actions may be aiding those who threaten the survival of our country?”

The group urged US authorities to suspend Senator Buba’s entry visa, a move they say would limit any potential influence he might wield internationally.

RCDO argued this step would be a “precautionary measure to safeguard international security.”

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The petition also criticised the government’s silence, claiming both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Senate President Godswill Akpabio are aware of the DSS inquiry.

RCDO demanded greater transparency and impartial handling of the investigation, stating that “accountability at the highest levels of governance is crucial if we are to reclaim peace in our country.”

The organisation closed with an appeal to the international community to support Nigeria’s anti-terrorism efforts, emphasising, “Our rural areas bear the heaviest burden of this unrelenting violence. We owe it to our citizens to stand firm against anyone who might be contributing to their suffering, directly or indirectly.”

A Nigerian civil society organisation, the Rural Community Development Outreach (RCDO), has called for an urgent probe into alleged terrorism ties of Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South.

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