Kwankwaso Welcomes IGP’s Order To Investigate Matter Of Dadiyata

Former Governor of Kano State, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso has welcomed the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu’s order to commence investigation over the alleged missing of Abubakar Idris aka (Dadiyata), six years after his abduction.

In a note he wrote on his Facebook page, the former Governor noted that since abduction of Dadiyata, he joined hands with associates in advocating for authoritative investigation to find out any clue about his sudden 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.

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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. 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.

“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. 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, further commended all those who rises their voices, until when the case came back alive.

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“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.

“We remain hopeful that this investigation will finally deliver truth and justice,” he emphasized.

Dadiyata, a young and staunch supporter of Kwankwasiyya Movement, was abruptly abducted in 2019, and remains missing not knowing he is alive or dead, until recent allegation of his assassination exposed by the former aide to the former Governor, who said Dadiyata was killed by twins Police Officers in his presence.