DSS DG Becomes 2nd Security Chief to Dump Tinubu's Govt in 73 Hours, Details Emerge

• The DSS director-general, Yusuf Bichi, has reportedly tendered his resignation from President Bola Tinubu's government
• Bichi reportedly told his cronies at the headquarters of the DSS about the development on Monday morning, August 26
• The DSS boss' resignation is coming days after his counterpart at the NIA, Ahmed Rufai Abubakar, also dumped the Tinubu-led government

FCT, Abuja - Yusuf Bichi, the director-general of the State Security Service (DSS), has announced his plans to resign from his position, effective Monday, August 26.

According to sources within the Yellow House, Bichi has already informed his close allies of his decision and will formally submit his resignation letter to President Bola Tinubu.

Bichi's resignation is a significant development in the country's security leadership. As the head of the DSS, he has played a crucial role in maintaining national security and stability.

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The reasons behind his resignation are not yet clear, but President Tinubu is expected to announce a replacement soon.

Tinubu to appoint new DSS DG

Daily Nigerian reported that President Tinubu may appoint a new DG of the DSS from among the serving assistant directors, according to sources. This move would ensure a seamless transition and maintain continuity in the agency's operations following Yusuf Bichi's resignation.

Bichi's resignation marks the end of his six-year tenure, which began on September 14, 2018, when he was appointed by former president Muhammadu Buhari.

During his time in office, Bichi oversaw various security operations and collaborated with other intelligence agencies.

Bichi, Abubakar resign from Tinubu's government

Bichi's resignation follows Ahmed Rufai Abubakar's resignation as director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) on Saturday, August 24. This indicates a possible overhaul of the country's security leadership under President Tinubu's government as it seeks to restructure and revamp the nation's security apparatus.

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Insecurity has been one of the country's biggest challenges for years. The two security heads who resigned were appointed by former president Buhari in 2018, during his first term. They both work directly under the office of the national security adviser.

What you need to know about the former DG of DSS Yusuf Magaji Bichi

Yusuf Magaji Bichi was born on 23 February 1956, in Hagagawa Qtrs of Bichi Local Government, Kano State.

He served as the director-general of the State Security Service from 2018 to 2024.

He was appointed by President Muhammadu Buhari on 14 September 2018, replacing Matthew Seiyefa. He resigned as DG of DSS on 26 August 2024.

Tinubu returns to Nigeria from France

Legit.ng earlier reported that Tinubu returned to Nigeria two days after leaving for France.

The president returned to the country on Friday, August 23, to swear in the new chief justice of Nigeria, Justice Kudirat Kekere-Ekun.

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This followed Justice Olukayode Ariwoola's retirement as the Chief Justice of Nigeria on Thursday, August 22.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng