Aisha Yesufu: 9 facts you probably didn't know about her

A number of people have been noticed for their brave actions as peaceful protesters took to the streets in various parts of the country, calling for the disbandment of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), and total reforms of the police service.

Aisha Yesufu is one of those known faces. Mrs. Yesufu stood her ground during the protest that began more than three weeks ago, leading the charge on the ground, on social media and traditional media.

If her name is not familiar, then her iconic images should.

This is not the first time Mrs. Yesufu has led any kind of protest.

She started protesting at age 10. Since then, she led a number of protests throughout her academic life.

According to her, activism has been part of her life because she loves to stand against injustice.

In this article, we cast the spotlight on Aisha Yesufu, one of the most recognized faces in the #EndSARS protest.

1. Aisha Yesufu was born and raised in Kano state and is known to be from the North but, she actually hails from Agbede in Edo State with her husband.

2. The 46-years-old woman was born in December 1974.

3. Aisha grew up in the ghetto because her parents were not financially sound.

4. Aisha is a businesswoman and has never wanted to work for anyone.

5. Aisha Yesufu was the co-convener of the Bring Back Our Girl (BBOG) campaign that tirelessly held protests demanding the rescue of the 276 schoolgirls kidnapped by terrorists in Chibok.

6. She is a microbiologist.

7. Aisha got married at the age of 24-years-old and currently has 2 children, an older son, and a daughter.

8. She was rejected by the Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) because she was a woman.

9. Aside from her enthusiasm and strength, Aisha revealed she is a lazy person and hates doing house chores.