“Watch Those Named!” — Kwankwaso Breaks Silence On Dadiyata Mystery, Seeks Compensation For Family

Presidential aspirant and frontline politician, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has broken his silence over the shocking fresh allegations surrounding the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris Dadiyata, calling for strict surveillance on all individuals mentioned in the latest testimony and demanding justice, truth, and compensation for Dadiyata’s family.

Reacting to recent claims by a former aide to a former state governor, who alleged that police officers had claimed responsibility for Dadiyata’s disappearance in Kaduna, Kwankwaso described the development as deeply troubling but potentially significant in the long search for answers.

Since Dadiyata’s abduction seven years ago, Kwankwaso said he and his associates had remained steadfast in prayers and advocacy, pushing for a thorough probe into the circumstances surrounding the activist’s disappearance.

“I have been made aware of the recent testimony by a former aide to a former state governor, in which he alleged that police officers claimed responsibility for the disappearance of Abubakar Idris Dadiyata in Kaduna,” Kwankwaso stated.

He noted that the renewed attention on the case offers a critical opportunity for justice, especially following the reported directive by the Inspector General of Police for a comprehensive investigation.

“It is therefore reassuring that the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into this matter. I commend the Inspector General for this decisive and long-overdue action,” he said.

Kwankwaso, however, stressed that beyond opening an investigation, authorities must take immediate precautionary steps to preserve the integrity of the process.

“While we await the outcome of the investigation, I urge the police authorities to place the named individuals under close surveillance to prevent any interference with the process,” he declared.

The former Kano governor also called on government at all levels to prepare for restorative justice should the investigation uncover wrongdoing, insisting that Dadiyata and his family deserve meaningful compensation for years of pain and uncertainty.

“I also call on the government to ensure that, upon conclusion of the case, Abubakar Dadiyata (if still alive) and his family receive adequate compensation for the immense trauma and suffering they have endured,” Kwankwaso added.

He praised Nigerians whose persistent public advocacy kept Dadiyata’s case from fading into obscurity, saying citizen pressure had played a vital role in sustaining the demand for accountability.

Kwankwaso also singled out Barrister Abba Hikima Fagge for what he described as a pivotal contribution to the latest breakthrough.

“I equally commend the general public for their sustained advocacy and resilience in keeping this case alive, as well as Barrister Abba Hikima Fagge for his pivotal role in this latest development,” he said.

Maintaining hope that the truth will finally emerge after years of uncertainty, Kwankwaso said Nigerians now expect the investigation to go beyond rhetoric and produce justice.
“We remain hopeful that this investigation will finally deliver truth and justice,” he declared.