Yusuf Bichi, the Director-General of the State Security Service (DSS), will resign on Monday, August 26, and submit his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu....READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE ▶▶
This development was revealed by insiders at the Yellow House, who confirmed that Bichi returned to the office to inform his close aides of his decision.
Tinubu to appoint new DSS DG
According to Daily Nigerian, sources revealed that President Tinubu may appoint a replacement for Bichi from among the serving assistant directors. This move would ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity in the agency’s operations.
Bichi’s resignation comes after serving in the role since September 14, 2018, when he was appointed by the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari to replace Matthew Seiyefa, who served in an acting capacity. During his tenure, Bichi oversaw various security operations and worked closely with other intelligence agencies.
Bichi, Abubakar resigned from Tinubu’s government
Bichi’s resignation follows that of his counterpart, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, who tendered his resignation to President Tinubu on Saturday, August 24. The development suggests a potential shake-up in the country’s security leadership under the new administration.
Insecurity has been a country’s challenge for decades. The two security heads who resigned were appointed by former President Buhari in 2018, during the ex-president’s first term. They both work directly under the office of the national security adviser.
Why NIA boss resigned Tinubu’s government
Legit.ng earlier reported that Ahmed Abubakar, the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), has disclosed the reason for his resignation.
The NIA boss announced his resignation from President Bola Tinubu’s government after his routine presidential briefing in Aso Rock on Saturday, August 24.
Abubakar was first appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in 2018, and his tenure was subsequently extended by Buhari and Tinubu.
