Tension in Bauchi as group accuses APC senator of sponsoring terrorism, petitions U.S.

A group, Rural Community Development Outreach (RCDO), has raised alarm over what it describes as a potential national security threat involving a high-ranking political figure and senator representing Bauchi South Senatorial District in the National Assembly, Senator Shehu Buba.

The group raised the alarm in a petition addressed to the United States Consulate General, urging an immediate review and action against Senator Buba.

The petition details allegations that Senator Buba has been linked to the sponsorship of terrorism, a claim now under investigation by Nigeria’s Department of State Services (DSS).

According to the letter signed by RCDO’s National Coordinator, Ikenna Ellis Ezenekwe, the organization expressed deep concern over the ramifications of having a public official under such severe scrutiny, adding that the matter cannot be taken lightly.

Parts of the petition read: “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.

“This revelation is particularly alarming because Senator Buba serves as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence.

“How can we trust our national security to someone whose alleged actions may be aiding those who threaten the survival of our country?

“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.”

The petition concluded with a plea for the international community to remain vigilant and support Nigeria’s efforts in combating terrorism, reiterating its commitment to advocating for the welfare and safety of rural communities, which remain the most vulnerable to the consequences of unchecked violence.

“The global community must not turn a blind eye to this grave threat. Accountability at the highest levels of governance is crucial if we are to reclaim peace in our country,” the RCDO stated.