By Seyi Babalola
Aisha Galadima, a political ally of Mallam Nasir El-Rufai, the former governor of Kaduna State, who was detained by the Department of State Services (DSS), claims she was harassed and tortured while in detention.
The All Progressives Congress (APC), chieftain made the accusation after she was released from the security agency’s custody.
Galadima was detained in Kaduna over a Facebook post attacking the state governor, Uba Sani.
It had earlier been reported that she was picked up and whisked away from her residence on Sunday afternoon.
The arrest was confirmed by one of her brothers who said, “Aisha has just been arrested by DSS at her Tudun Wada residence in Kaduna.”
Confirming her release, the APC chieftain said she was harassed and beaten by DSS operatives.
Addressing newsmen, Galadima said she was inside her room when four DSS operatives came to drag her out.
“I was inside my room about to take my bath when they came in and dragged me out. I saw four of their Hilux vehicles outside the gate. They pushed me inside and drove away,” she said.
According to her, the DSS accused her of making a post against Kaduna State governor, Uba Sani, in February.
It is believed that Aisha Galadima’s arrest is connected to the face-off between El-Rufai and his successor, Governor Uba Sani.
The governor recently alleged that El-Rufai left behind a huge debt burden for his administration.
