Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has appointed a new head of the country’s domestic spy agency, known as the Department of State Security (DSS).
A statement from Mr. Buhari’s spokesman says the new spy chief, Yusuf Magaji Bichi, has experience in intelligence gathering, investigation, research analysis and conflict management.
The former Head of the Agency, Lawal Musa Daura, was sacked last month by Nigeria’s Vice-President, Yemi Osinbajo, who served as acting President in Mr. Buhari’s absence.
Mr. Daura was a close ally of President Buhari.
The sacking followed a controversial blockade of the parliament by security operatives.
