The Department of State Services (DSS) has reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, and is set to invite suspects for questioning in the long-running abduction case.

Dadiyata, a lecturer at the Federal University Dutsinma, was reportedly abducted on August 2, 2019, by unidentified gunmen as he drove into his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State. Nearly seven years later, his whereabouts remain unknown, making the Dadiyata disappearance one of Nigeria’s most high-profile unresolved cases involving a government critic.

Wife Speaks on Painful Ordeal

In a video interview shared by former presidential aide Reno Omokri, Dadiyata’s wife, Kadijah, expressed renewed concern over her husband’s fate. She recalled watching from a window as armed men seized him in their compound.

“We pray that one day, he will come back,” she said, appealing to Nigerians to help the family determine whether he is alive or dead.

Omokri, who visited the family, pledged support and urged authorities to ensure justice. He also appealed to the Kaduna State Government to assist the family through improved welfare, relocation, and educational support for the children.

El-Rufai, Ganduje Deny Allegations

The case resurfaced following comments by former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai, who denied any involvement. He argued that Dadiyata was more critical of the Kano State administration than Kaduna’s government.

Former Kano governor Abdullahi Ganduje also dismissed claims linking him to the disappearance, describing them as unfounded and politically motivated.

Security sources indicate the DSS has intensified efforts, reportedly questioning individuals connected to the matter as part of renewed investigations into missing persons cases.

As the probe gains momentum, public pressure continues to mount for accountability and clarity in the Dadiyata abduction case, with many Nigerians demanding justice after nearly seven years of uncertainty.