DSS Reads Out Riot Act , After DG’s Wife Row With Kano Politician

DSS Reads Out Riot Act , After DG’s Wife Row With Kano Politician

Department of State Services (DSS) has raised the alarm over plots to discredit its DG, Yusuf Magaji Bichi and his key officials.

This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja, on Tuesday, by the spokesperson of the Service, Dr Peter Afunnaya.

It was earlier reported that there was a mild drama on Sunday night at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport (MAKIA) when Aisha Bichi, wife of the DSS boss reportedly prevented Abba Yusuf, the state gubernatorial candidate of the New Nigeria People’s Party (NNPP), from boarding a flight.

Trouble had started after the motorcade of Yusuf allegedly delayed Mrs Bichi’s convoy from gaining access into the VIP lounge, prompted her security details to step into the situation to clear the path, which in the process led to an altercation between the security details and aides of the gubernatorial candidate.

According to the statement, “those behind the plot have engaged Civil Society and Non-Governmental Organisations to not only sustain but stage further rallies, road-shows and press conferences and use the occasions to discredit Bichi.

“Also, sections of the media have been briefed to implement the strategy through sponsored articles, commentaries and features to malign the DG, his family and select officials of the Service”.

It however stated that “the Service is monitoring developments and will allow the plotters to either exhaust themselves or rescind the plan of action.

Otherwise, no amount of intimidation, harassment and blackmail will deter it from discharging its duties.”

It pointed out that “It would not idly watch a group of the dissatisfied gang to undermine the Service and its highly dedicated Leadership and Management”.

“The DSS, therefore, wishes to inform the public to be wary of these tendencies and ignore the antics of dark forces out to impugn the character of the DG,” it added.

The Service restated its unalloyed support for President Muhammadu Buhari on his resolve to continue to confront head-on, threats to national security as well as create the enabling environment necessary for the 2023 general elections to hold successfully.