Full Details Emerge on Why DSS Boss Yusuf Bichi, Resigned from Tinubu Govt

Emerging details have shed light on the reasons behind Yusuf Bichi’s sudden resignation as the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) under President Bola Tinubu’s administration, a move that has sparked widespread attention across Nigeria’s political landscape.

On Tuesday, President Tinubu made headlines by appointing Mohammed Mohammed as the new Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) and Adeola Ajayi as the new head of the DSS, effectively replacing Bichi.

These appointments are said to be part of a broader strategy by the Tinubu administration to strengthen Nigeria’s fight against terrorism and kidnapping.

Sources close to the situation have revealed that Bichi’s resignation was primarily influenced by his alleged interference with the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu’s, strategy to eliminate terrorism.

Ribadu reportedly felt that Bichi’s actions were undermining his efforts to coordinate and execute the President’s directives aimed at addressing the growing security threats facing the country.

“Ribadu feels Bichi has been sabotaging his coordinating efforts to carry out the marching orders given by the President to rid the country of terrorists and kidnappers,” a source familiar with the matter disclosed.

The new DSS Director-General, Adeola Ajayi, is a seasoned operative who has risen through the ranks, holding key positions in various states, including Bauchi, Enugu, Bayelsa, Rivers, and Kogi.

His appointment is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the DSS, aligning the agency’s operations more closely with the administration’s security objectives.

The reshuffle within Nigeria’s top security apparatus underscores the Tinubu administration’s determination to revamp the country’s approach to combating internal security challenges.

As the new leadership settles into their roles, all eyes will be on how these changes impact the ongoing efforts to secure Nigeria against the persistent threats of terrorism and kidnapping.