An 87-year-old man, Dahiru Garba, has been arraigned by police. He is accused of attacking a judge with a cutlass during a court session. The incident allegedly occurred while court proceedings were underway.
Further details about the incident are available from the source. It is reported that the judge was an area court judge.
The case against Dahiru Garba has been brought to court, with the police presenting their case against the accused.
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