Dadiyata: Fresh Allegations Revive Questions Over Disappearance of Dadiyata
Fresh allegations contained in a petition addressed to the Inspector General of Police have reignited public attention on the unresolved disappearance of social critic and activist Abubakar Idris Dadiyata, years after he vanished under mysterious circumstances.
The petition, written by Musa Muhammad Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to former Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle, accused two police officers identified as CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba of torture, extortion, illegal property seizure, and unlawful house searches during his detention in 2021.
However, the most disturbing part of the document was Kamarawa’s claim that the officers allegedly threatened to kill him “as they killed Dadiyata and Saminu S/Fada Gusau,” a statement that has triggered renewed conversations online about the fate of the missing activist.
Dadiyata, known for his outspoken criticism of political leaders and social commentary, disappeared in August 2019 after reportedly being abducted from his home in Kaduna by unidentified men. Since then, his whereabouts have remained unknown despite repeated demands from activists, civil society groups, and members of the public for answers.
In the petition, Kamarawa alleged that while in detention at an operation facility in Kaduna, he was forced under duress to avoid mentioning his relationship with Matawalle during recorded interrogations. He claimed investigators instead focused heavily on his ties to former Sokoto State Governor Attahiru Bafarawa.
The former aide further accused the officers of compelling him to withdraw ₦3.6 million from his company’s UBA account while in detention, claiming bank records and transaction receipts exist to support the allegation. He also alleged that funds were collected from his family through a middleman identified as Alhaji Hussaini Bosso to prevent his alleged killing.
According to the petition, the officers also confiscated building materials linked to a Sokoto State government contract awarded to him and carried out a search of his residence without a valid warrant, allegedly carting away valuables including cash and gold.
Photos of bank transaction receipts and other supporting documents were reportedly shared alongside the petition as evidence of the allegations.
The resurfacing of Dadiyata’s name in the petition has stirred fresh reactions online, with many Nigerians once again calling for a transparent investigation into his disappearance and broader allegations of abuse by security operatives.
As of the time of filing this report, the Nigeria Police Force has not publicly responded to the allegations contained in the petition, and there has been no official statement from the officers named in the document.
