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
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 Most notably, witnesses alleged that she vowed to
Several outlets, including Premium Times , reported that Abba Yusuf was briefly detained by DSS operatives at the airport following the row. ✈️ The Airport Altercation Several outlets
Security details from both sides reportedly engaged in a face-off. including Premium Times
The DSS and the Bichi family offered a different perspective on the events: