The incident is not the first time the predominantly Muslim community would be oppressing native Christian Hausas.
Mr Buhari has long been touted as having high affinity for the neighbouring African country.
Some commentators said Mr Suleiman’s executive position at Sterling Bank was based on affirmative action rather than merit.
Mr Yakasai, 94, said he has always opposed Mr Buhari’s regime “because I knew he could not solve our problems as a country.
“The Vehicle Inspection Officers went beyond the powers vested in them by the Law.”
Japheth Omojuwa quickly saw an avenue to make money from the stand-off, coordinating a campaign of himself and other Nigerian social media influencers.
Hundreds have described his comments as “factually incorrect, insensitive and dangerous.”
“In Nigeria, we have this tradition where some people feel that some ministries are big and juicy and must be given to a special person or that you have to know.”
Mr Aliyu’s death comes barely three days after the House mourned the death of Haruna Maitala.
Mr Alkali, a deputy inspector-general, was appointed on Tuesday to replace Mohammed Adamu.
