In a bizarre turn of events that’s as serious as it is absurd, a judge and court officials found themselves on the wrong end of an attack in Degri, Balanga Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. You might be wondering why anyone would go after those responsible for upholding justice. Well, here’s it: the attack occurred because the judge, Ayuba Buba-Dalas of Upper Area Court III, dared to inspect a piece of land. Yes, you read that right, land inspection!
You see, in this part of Nigeria, judges like Buba-Dalas typically venture out to assess land disputes and figure out what’s what. It’s all part of the legal process. But when Buba-Dalas and his companions, including Barrister Usman Yahya and a court staff, set out to determine who rightfully owned a piece of land in Degri, they were met with a shocking response – an armed attack by villagers.
The Nigerian Bar Association in Gombe State promptly confirmed this surreal incident.
“Good morning distinguished learned silks, seniors and colleagues. This is to notify the esteemed members of the Jewel Bar that there will be a visit to His Honour, Ayuba Buba-Dalas (UAC III JUDGE), and Usman Yahya Esq., over a sad incident that happened to them yesterday while on a visit to locus at Degri,” Abdullahi’s statement partly read
Now, we’re left to ponder the absurdity of a situation where those tasked with maintaining justice find themselves the target of violence for doing their job. It’s not a laughing matter; it’s a stark reminder of the challenges faced in some Northern states of Nigeria. In the end, it’s a stark reminder that justice can be a dangerous business in certain parts of the world, and those responsible for upholding it should not face such threats.
