Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata was taken away from his residence in August by men suspected to be security operatives in August. The Department of State Services has been fingered in his disappearance. One of the major uncertainties around Dadiyata’s disappearance is if he was kidnapped or arrested. With the freedom of expression under threat in the country, there are claims that Dadiyata disappearance may not be unconnected to his criticisms of the APC government. Suspect handling is a critical aspect of the Service’s responsibility and this is taken seriously without any form of compromise,” DSS said.

Source: The Guardian December 31, 2019 19:30 UTC