Mrs. Bichi reportedly insisted that Abba Yusuf should not board the same flight as her to Abuja.
Most notably, witnesses alleged that she vowed to prevent the NNPP candidate from winning the election, reportedly saying he would never become the governor of Kano State. 🛡️ Arrest and "Power Show" Allegations 🛡️ Arrest and "Power Show" Allegations A member
A member of Yusuf’s entourage, Garba Kilo, was allegedly brutalized by security personnel for attempting to film the confrontation. 🗣️ Official Responses and Denials ✈️ The Airport Altercation The DSS issued a
In early 2023, a major political storm erupted in Kano following a heated confrontation at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA). The incident involved , the wife of the then-Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi , and Abba Kabir Yusuf (popularly known as Abba Gida-Gida), who was then the governorship candidate of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP). ✈️ The Airport Altercation 🏛️ The Aftermath: Power is Transient
The DSS issued a statement claiming that "dark forces" were attempting to smear the DG and his family to discredit the agency before the elections.
Several outlets, including Premium Times , reported that Abba Yusuf was briefly detained by DSS operatives at the airport following the row.
The DG's son, Abba Yusuf Bichi, took to social media to deny that his mother ordered any arrests, instead accusing the NNPP candidate's "thugs" of being the aggressors. 🏛️ The Aftermath: Power is Transient