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 DSS and the Bichi family offered a different perspective on the events:
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 A member of Yusuf’s entourage, Garba Kilo, was
Security details from both sides reportedly engaged in a face-off.
The incident sparked outrage across Nigeria as details emerged of what many described as an "arrogant display of power": ✈️ The Airport Altercation Security details from both
The incident remains a frequently cited example in Nigerian political discourse regarding the transient nature of power and the influence of the families of high-ranking security officials in the political space.
Mrs. Bichi reportedly insisted that Abba Yusuf should not board the same flight as her to Abuja. Bichi reportedly insisted that Abba Yusuf should not
Several outlets, including Premium Times , reported that Abba Yusuf was briefly detained by DSS operatives at the airport following the row.