KWANKWASO DEMANDS JUSTICE, COMPENSATION FOR DADIYATA’S FAMILY AS POLICE REOPEN INVESTIGATION

KWANKWASO DEMANDS JUSTICE, COMPENSATION FOR DADIYATA’S FAMILY AS POLICE REOPEN INVESTIGATION


Former Kano State Governor and presidential aspirant of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has backed the renewed investigation into the disappearance of social media activist and lecturer, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.

Kwankwaso also called on authorities to compensate Dadiyata’s family if the ongoing investigation confirms allegations surrounding his 2019 abduction and disappearance.

The former governor made his position known in a statement shared on his official X account on Saturday, where he welcomed the Inspector-General of Police’s directive for a comprehensive probe into the case.

According to Kwankwaso, he and members of the Kwankwasiyya movement have consistently demanded justice and accountability since Dadiyata was abducted nearly seven years ago.

“Since his abduction in 2019, my associates and I have consistently prayed and advocated for the authorities to conduct a thorough investigation and bring those responsible for his disappearance to justice,” Kwankwaso stated.

He further urged security agencies to closely monitor officers named in fresh allegations linked to the case in order to prevent interference with the investigation process.

“I urge the police authorities to place the named individuals under close surveillance to prevent any interference with the process,” he added.

The renewed attention on the case follows a petition reportedly submitted to the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, by human rights lawyer Abba Fagge.

The petition requested an independent investigation into allegations involving two senior police officers accused of having links to Dadiyata’s disappearance.

The demand reportedly stemmed from claims made by Muhammad Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle. Kamarawa alleged that while he was detained at Operations Yaki in Kaduna in 2021, certain officers threatened him and claimed responsibility for Dadiyata’s disappearance.

Following the petition, the Police Monitoring Unit was directed to investigate the allegations.

Kwankwaso praised the Inspector-General of Police for what he described as a decisive step toward uncovering the truth after years of uncertainty.

“We remain hopeful that this investigation will finally deliver truth and justice,” he said.

Dadiyata, a lecturer in the Department of English and Linguistics at the Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, was abducted on August 2, 2019, in Kaduna State.

According to reports, armed men intercepted him as he arrived at his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna, and whisked him away in his vehicle. Since then, his whereabouts have remained unknown.

Before his disappearance, Dadiyata was widely known for his strong criticism of political leaders, particularly former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje, and for his support of the Kwankwasiyya political movement.

Both Ganduje and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have repeatedly denied involvement in the activist’s disappearance.

Meanwhile, reports also indicated that the Department of State Services (DSS) had earlier reopened investigations into the matter and reportedly took steps including restricting travel movements linked to individuals connected to the case.

Dadiyata’s wife, Kadijah Idris, has continued to appeal to Nigerians and security agencies for support in finding her husband and securing justice for the family.

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