BREAKING: Police Invite Activist Over Facebook Post Criticising Taraba SEMA Boss Audu, Questioning IDP Relief Distribution

According to one of the sources, Audu allegedly reached out to mutual associates of Imam, demanding that he immediately delete the Facebook post and issue a public apology.

The Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu, has been accused of attempting to use the Nigeria Police Force to intimidate and silence a human rights activist, Abdulmumin Imam, following his public demand for accountability over the distribution of relief materials meant for internally displaced persons (IDPs), vulnerable groups, and poor residents in Taraba State.

Audu, a senior public official overseeing one of the most critical humanitarian agencies in the state, reportedly filed a petition against Imam, accusing him of cyberbullying, criminal defamation of character, and criminal intimidation after he questioned whether relief materials under her watch were reaching their intended beneficiaries.

Sources familiar with the development told SaharaReporters that rather than responding transparently to the concerns raised by the activist, Audu allegedly reacted angrily and moved to involve law enforcement authorities.

According to one of the sources, Audu allegedly reached out to mutual associates of Imam, demanding that he immediately delete the Facebook post and issue a public apology.

The source said, “Imam made a post about the Executive Secretary of Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu. After the post, she reached out to one of our mutual friends that Imam must pull down the public interest post he made about her and publicly apologise.

“Imam refused despite multiple attempts to have him apologise and he refused to bow. She has now reported him to the police for cyberbullying, criminal defamation of character and criminal intimidation.”

Despite mounting pressure, Imam reportedly declined to delete the post or apologise, insisting that his comments were made in the public interest and aimed at ensuring transparency in the management of relief materials meant for vulnerable citizens.

In the Facebook post that triggered the controversy, Imam directly questioned the accountability of the SEMA leadership under Audu.

He wrote: “The person in this picture is the Executive Secretary of the Taraba State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), Dr. Echuseh Audu.

“SEMA is one of the most sensitive agencies in the state responsible for distributing relief materials to IDPs, vulnerable and poor Tarabans, including rice, groundnut oil, mattresses and other essential supplies.

“With such responsibility comes accountability.

“Are these materials truly reaching the people they are meant for?

“Or is something else happening behind the scenes?”

Following the post, Imam was invited by the police for questioning over allegations stemming from Audu’s petition.

A copy of the police invitation letter dated March 27, 2026, and issued by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Jalingo, shows that the activist was invited for cyberbullying, criminal defamation of character, and criminal intimidation.

The letter, signed by ACP Idoko James Oche, reads: “This Office is investigating a case of Cyber-bullying, Criminal Defamation of Character and Criminal Intimidation, in which your name featured prominently.

“In view of this, you are graciously requested to interview the Deputy Commissioner of Police, State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) Jalingo, through ACCID on 1st April, 2026 at 1000hrs, for consolidation of investigation.

“You may wish to contact 07060479486, for direction/inquiry. Accept the assurances of my esteemed regards, please.”

As of the time of filing this report, Audu and the Taraba SEMA had not issued any official public response addressing the allegations raised by Imam regarding the distribution of relief materials.

On Saturday, the Taraba SEMA reaffirmed its commitment to the transparent and efficient distribution of relief materials to IDPs and vulnerable residents affected by flooding across the state.

The agency stated that the relief items were supplied by the state government, with additional support from various donor organisations.

According to the Executive Secretary, Audu, the agency has so far delivered assistance to more than 50,000 IDPs and other victims affected by flood disasters statewide.

She also urged residents to disregard reports circulating in some sections of the media that question her management of the relief materials.