Buhari Suspected Surveillance Devices in Aso Villa Office, Daughter Reveals

The late former President Muhammadu Buhari believed his office in the Presidential Villa was under secret surveillance. His daughter, Fatima Buhari, shared this during revelations from his official biography launched in Abuja. She described how the suspicion forced them to communicate through written notes during visits.

Fatima recounted one visit where Buhari signalled caution. “He touched his cheek, like he had a toothache, and signalled that we shouldn’t talk,” she said. “We wrote notes to each other, like spies in a film.” He remained always on guard, convinced listening devices had been planted in his office.

Security sweeps uncovered unusual objects in Buhari’s office and bedroom. Chiefs confirmed these findings, though the source stayed unclear. Fatima called the Villa atmosphere deeply unsettling and at times diabolical, noting, “We’re Africans. We know supernatural powers,” but offered no further details.

She lived in constant fear for her father’s safety. “There were attempts. Harm was done, but his time was not yet,” Fatima stated without specifics. Buhari’s age and faith kept him from harsh confrontations, preferring quiet corrections over public sackings.

Those suspected of planting devices, dubbed the cabal, held strong influence. The biography portrays Buhari navigating strained trust and uncertain privacy in the secure Villa.

These insights from the book highlight the personal toll of power and the shadows of distrust that marked Buhari’s time in office.