Kwankwaso backs probe into Dadiyata disappearance, demands compensation for family

The call by former Kano Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso for a comprehensive investigation and compensation for the family of abducted activist Abubakar Idris Dadiyata marks a significant moment in the ongoing pursuit of justice for the missing social media commentator. Kwankwaso's public backing of a fresh police probe, ordered by the Inspector-General of Police, signals a potential turning point after years of advocacy by his associates and human rights lawyers.

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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.

Kwankwasiyya movement loyalists, who have consistently campaigned for Dadiyata's safe return and the prosecution of those responsible, see this as a crucial step. The activist, a vocal critic of the former Kano State Governor Abdullahi Ganduje and a prominent supporter of Kwankwasiyya, vanished in 2019. His disappearance has remained a painful unresolved issue, casting a shadow over political discourse and freedom of expression in the region.

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I urge the police authorities to place the named individuals under close surveillance to prevent any interference with the process.

This renewed focus on Dadiyata's case, spurred by a petition detailing allegations against senior police officers, highlights the challenges in ensuring accountability within law enforcement. Kwankwaso's demand for close surveillance of implicated officers underscores the community's deep-seated concerns about potential interference and the need for an impartial investigation. The hope is that this decisive action by the IGP will finally bring truth and justice to Dadiyata and his family, offering a measure of closure and reinforcing the importance of protecting dissenting voices.

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We remain hopeful that this investigation will finally deliver truth and justice.