She took the bullet in defence of her husband. That was Hajiya Hafsatu bint Abdulkadir Maccido, the first wife of late Sardauna of Sokoto and premier of the then Northern Nigeria some 56 years ago, the immediate post independent era. She fearlessly and bravely took a bullet for him, so he could survive. Thiers is a story of love, sacrifice, and commitment, to the extent of paying the ultimate price to save her husband. Such women of virtue are rare now. Hajiya Hafsat's strong support for her husband no doubt...