A Chief Magistrate Court in Gombe has ordered the remand of two supporters of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) in police custody for their alleged roles in the invasion of the Gombe International Airport.
The defendants, Muhammad-Sunusi Abdullahi (also known as Ataka) and Ahmed-Daudu Dinawa (also known as Jadda), were remanded on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, by Chief Magistrate Aliyu Abubakar of Court No. 2.
They pleaded not guilty to a seven-count charge that includes criminal trespass, disobedience to a lawful order, obstruction of public servants, intentional insult, inciting disturbance, and mischief.
According to the police prosecutor, Umehi Thomas, the incident occurred on July 15, 2026, around 12 pm during the arrival of ADC governorship candidate, Dr. Bala Bello Tinka.
Thomas told the court that the defendants, along with others still at large, allegedly forced their way into the airport’s VIP section by destroying the security lock at the Executive Gate and gaining unauthorised
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