Yunusa Ahmadu Yusuf A.K.A Buhun Barkonun, a political figure known for his vocal criticism of the 2020 #EndSARS protests, has died unexpectedly during a private encounter at a hotel in Abuja. He was 47.
Yusuf, who held the traditional title of Buhun Barkonun and served as the Senior Special Assistant on Community Development to the Chairman of the Abuja Municipal Area Council (AMAC), Christopher Zakka Maikalangu, was reportedly found deceased in a hotel room in the Karu-Jikwoyi area of the Federal Capital Territory. Preliminary reports from local sources indicate the incident occurred during an alleged Marathon $$x a woman on Tuesday, September 8, 2025.
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The news of his sudden passing has sent shockwaves through the political and social circles of Abuja, where he was a recognizable and often controversial personality.
Yusuf rose to national prominence in October 2020 for his staunch opposition to the #EndSARS movement. The movement was a massive, youth-led series of demonstrations demanding the dissolution of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), a notorious police unit accused of widespread brutality, extortion, and extrajudicial killings. The protests evolved into a broader call for an end to systemic police violence and significant governance reforms in Nigeria. Yusuf’s position placed him in direct opposition to the wave of popular sentiment that characterized the protests.
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In Other News: Doctors Call Off Warning Strike
In a separate development, the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced the suspension of its nationwide warning strike, which began just two days ago.
The President of NARD, Dr. Tope Osundara, confirmed the decision on Sunday, stating that doctors were expected to return to their posts immediately. The move comes after the federal government addressed some of the union’s key concerns.
“The strike has been suspended. Some of our demands have been met. The government has promised to look into other issues,” Osundara said. “We did this as a sign of goodwill and to assist Nigerians who are seeking healthcare in our various facilities.”
Dr. Osundara noted that the association would continue to monitor the government’s progress on other unresolved matters, including the payment of unpaid arrears and a dispute over the downgrading of membership certificates from the West African Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria.
The suspension of the strike will come as a relief to patients across the country who rely on public healthcare facilities, which were affected by the industrial action.
