DSS Reopens Dadiyata Case as Wife Appeals for Answers
The Department of State Services (DSS) has officially reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, Katsina State, and prominent social media commentator known as Dadiyata. Nearly seven years after he was abducted by unidentified gunmen from his home in Kaduna, authorities are now taking fresh steps to resolve the case.
According to security sources, the DSS plans to summon suspects connected to the abduction for questioning, signaling renewed momentum in a case that has remained unresolved for years. The decision comes as the agency intensifies its efforts to address a series of high-profile disappearances and enforce accountability across missing-persons cases nationwide.
Kadijah, Dadiyata’s wife, expressed renewed worry and appealed to Nigerians for any information that could help locate her husband. Speaking publicly, she said: “They should please do whatever they can to help us know his whereabouts, if he’s alive or not.” Her appeal highlights the emotional toll on families of the disappeared and the urgency of the DSS probe.
The reopening of the case has coincided with renewed political commentary surrounding the abduction. Former governors and political figures have publicly denied any involvement, emphasizing that responsibility lies elsewhere. Meanwhile, security sources indicate that the DSS may also question other key individuals who could shed light on the circumstances surrounding Dadiyata’s disappearance.
Dadiyata’s abduction has remained a topic of public concern since it occurred, drawing attention to broader issues of security, governance, and the safety of online commentators in Nigeria. The DSS’s renewed engagement provides hope for his family and the public that the investigation may finally yield results.
As the inquiry unfolds, Kadijah continues to call for transparency and accountability, urging authorities to exhaust all avenues to locate her husband. The DSS has yet to announce a definitive timeline for the conclusion of its investigation, but the renewed focus signals a potentially pivotal moment in one of Nigeria’s most high-profile missing-persons cases.
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