A legal practitioner based in Kano, Abba Hikima, has formally called on the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to launch an urgent, impartial, and thorough investigation into the disappearance and suspected murder of missing activist Abubakar Idris, widely known as Dadiyata.
The petition, signed on May 8, 2026, was made public via Hikima’s Facebook page, where he also shared copies addressed to the Nigeria Police Force headquarters in Abuja.
According to the petition, the lawyer referenced claims attributed to Muhammad Musa Kamarawa, a former Senior Special Assistant to ex-Zamfara State Governor Bello Matawalle. Kamarawa allegedly accused CSP Hussaini Gimba and CSP Hassan Gimba of being involved in Dadiyata’s death.
The petition cited Kamarawa as stating that “they threatened to kill me just as they killed Dadiyata and Saminu S/Fada Gusau, among others, in my presence at Operations Yaki Kaduna.”
Hikima characterized the accusation as “extremely serious,” stressing that police authorities cannot afford to overlook it, especially given that Dadiyata has been missing since August 2019. The case continues to stir public anxiety and unresolved doubts nationwide.
“Therefore, when a citizen explicitly says he saw Dadiyata being killed and directly implicates named police officers, it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive, independent, and credible probe into the matter,” part of the petition read.
The lawyer also argued that if the allegations are false, a proper inquiry would exonerate the officers and help rebuild public trust. Conversely, if there is any truth to the claims, justice must be served without regard to rank, office, or influence.
Hikima urged the IGP to quickly set up an independent investigative committee to look into the allegations against the two senior police officers and make the findings public.