Fresh attention has been drawn to the long-running disappearance of activist Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, after the Inspector-General of Police ordered a formal investigation into serious allegations involving two senior officers.
The directive was issued by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, following petitions submitted by Kano-based activist and human rights lawyer Abba Hikima.
The petitions reportedly include claims linked to CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba. According to the documents, allegations were made by Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former aide to ex-Zamfara State governor Bello Matawalle.
Kamarawa allegedly stated that the officers threatened him and claimed responsibility for Dadiyata’s death during an encounter in Kaduna.
In response to the petitions, the police leadership confirmed that the matter has been assigned to the Police Monitoring Unit for urgent action.
One of the petitions emphasized that if the claims are false, a proper investigation would clear the officers involved.
“The petitions highlighted public concern over Dadiyata’s disappearance and urged the constitution of an independent investigative panel,” the report stated.
Meanwhile, the police acknowledged receipt of the complaints through the IGP’s Principal Staff Officer, CF Lateef Adio Ahmed.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and social media activist, was abducted from his home in Barnawa, Kaduna, in August 2019.
Since his disappearance, the case has continued to generate public outrage and repeated calls for transparency.
According to reports, the police leadership has reiterated its commitment to justice and accountability in handling the matter.
Nevertheless, many Nigerians remain cautious, as previous inquiries into the case have yet to produce clear answers.
