I Hid in the Toilet to Record Them” — Whistleblower Alleges Senator Shehu Buba Supplied Guns to Bandits Before Benue Massacre
Abuja, Nigeria — Bauchi South Senator Shehu Buba, who previously served as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence, is once again at the center of a major national security controversy.
A series of viral videos released by a whistleblower has leveled explosive allegations claiming direct complicity in banditry against the lawmaker. The fresh claims—which have rapidly dominated discussion across social media platforms and prompted calls for an urgent investigation—accuse Senator Buba of supplying weapons to terrorists linked to a devastating massacre in Benue State.
Key details surrounding the expanding controversy include:
- Accused Official: Senator Shehu Buba, representing Bauchi South and former Chairman of the Senate Committee on National Security and Intelligence.
- Primary Allegation: Alleged distribution of guns and ammunition to bandits ahead of a deadly massacre in Benue State.
- Key Figures Involved: Whistleblower “Hassan,” social media influencer D English Alhaji Media, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, former Minister Solomon Dalung, and businessman Mukhtar Gwarzo.
- Current Official Status: As of press time, neither the Presidency nor the Department of State Services (DSS) has issued an official response to the video claims.
Whistleblower Claims and the History of Allegations
The latest wave of serious claims stems from a resident identified solely as “Hassan,” who spoke directly with social media influencer D English Alhaji Media. According to Hassan, he risked his life to capture incriminating evidence against the lawmaker. He alleged that bandits collected guns and ammunition directly at Senator Buba’s residence in the period leading up to the Benue massacre.
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Describing how he managed to capture the footage, Hassan explained his secret method:
“I smuggled a phone to the toilet to record them”
Hassan stated in the video that he had to hide his device inside a bathroom to secretly capture the suspected delivery of weapons.
The whistleblower further highlighted what he described as a “stark irony” following the attack. After the devastating killings occurred, Senator Buba was reportedly included as part of an official delegation sent by President Bola Tinubu to pay a condolence visit to the victims of the very massacre he allegedly facilitated.
This controversy is part of a broader pattern of accusations previously leveled against the Bauchi lawmaker:
The table below lists reported allegations against Buba in chronological order. Each entry records the timeline, the accuser or entity, and the allegation details.
| Timeline | Accuser / Entity | Allegation Details |
|---|---|---|
| September 2024 | Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed | Petitioned the President claiming Buba’s aide facilitated the Hajj registration of suspected Zamfara bandit Abubakar Idris. While the DSS arrested Idris, the investigation faced criticism for a lack of public transparency. |
| 2025 | Whistleblower “D English Alhaji” | Alleged that the Senator was harboring terrorists at his Bauchi residence. |
| Recent | Whistleblower “Hassan” | Released viral “Toilet Recording” alleging bandits collected weapons at Buba’s residence before the Benue massacre. |
Senator’s Rebuttal, Law Enforcement Response, and Calls for Transparency
Senator Buba has vehemently denied all allegations, dismissing Hassan as a “politically sponsored” mercenary. In an interview with Albarka Radio, Buba revealed a history with Hassan, claiming he had once helped sponsor the young man’s education, giving him a bicycle for school, before Hassan allegedly left and began secretly recording visitors at his home.
Addressing law enforcement action, the Senator said he has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police and claimed that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the videos. He further alleged that Hassan has since fled to Niger Republic to continue his broadcasts with political funding, stating:
“Those sponsoring him cannot change destiny… nobody can stop me using social media propaganda against me”
However, the Bauchi State Police Command stated it has not received a formal petition in regards to the fresh allegations and declared that it has no stake in the matter.
The claims have sparked mixed reactions among public figures:
- Former Minister Solomon Dalung: Called on the DSS to release the findings of the 2024 investigation to clear the air on matters of national security.
- Mukhtar Gwarzo (Businessman and Ally): Defended Buba’s “quiet integrity” while insisting that “every allegation be thoroughly investigated. Let the DSS speak clearly”
As of press time, neither the Presidency nor the DSS has issued an official response to the explosive video claims.