A recent Facebook post in February 2024 stirred controversy by alleging the arrest of Aisha Yesufu, a prominent media influencer and ally of Peter Obi, by Nigeria’s secret police, the Department of State Services (DSS).
The post claimed that Yesufu was detained due to her critical comments against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).
However, a thorough investigation by Africa Check, a fact-checking platform, revealed no evidence to support the alleged arrest of Aisha Yesufu.
Despite her significant popularity and influence, mainstream media outlets have not reported on any such arrest.
This absence of coverage from credible sources casts doubt on the validity of the claim.
Aisha Yesufu is renowned for her vocal criticism of successive Nigerian governments, establishing herself as a prominent figure challenging those in power.
Nevertheless, without concrete proof or reputable media coverage, the purported arrest of Aisha Yesufu remains unsubstantiated and lacks credibility in the public domain.
