The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed the Police Monitoring Unit to investigate allegations linking two senior police officers to the disappearance and alleged killing of social media activist and lecturer, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata.
The officers named in the allegations are CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba.
The directive followed a series of petitions submitted on Friday by Kano-based human rights lawyer and activist, Abba Hikima.
The petitions were reportedly triggered by claims made by Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle.
Kamarawa alleged that the officers threatened him and claimed, in his presence, that they were responsible for the killing of Dadiyata and others during operations in Kaduna.
According to one of the petitions, if the allegations are found to be false, a transparent investigation would help clear the names of the officers involved.
However, the petition argued that if the claims are proven to be true, justice must be served regardless of rank or influence.
The petitions also called for the establishment of an independent investigative panel to thoroughly examine the allegations and address public concerns surrounding Dadiyata’s disappearance.
Acknowledging receipt of the petitions, the IGP, through his Principal Staff Officer, CF Lateef Adio Ahmed, confirmed that the matter had been referred to the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Monitoring Unit for immediate investigation.
The police authorities also assured the petitioners of the Force’s commitment to accountability and justice.
Dadiyata, a lecturer and outspoken social media commentator, was abducted from his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State, in August 2019.
Since then, his disappearance has remained unresolved, drawing widespread concern from civil society groups, human rights activists and members of the public demanding answers over his whereabouts.