Abducted social media influencer Dadiyata declared dead after 6 years
Kaduna-based social media influencer Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who went missing over six years ago, has been reported dead following an investigation led by public commentator and social critic Damilola Adekunle.
However, the police have yet to confirm this development or provide an official statement.
Dadiyata was abducted at gunpoint from his Barnawa, his residence in Kaduna State on August 2, 2019, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since.
Adekunle took to her Facebook page on Wednesday, announcing that her investigation had confirmed his death.
“It is with a heavy heart that I announce that after thorough investigations, I can confirm that Idris Abubakar, popularly known as Dadiyata, is officially dead. #Dadiyata was killed,” she wrote.
Her findings follow the launch of a ₦10 million investigation fund on May 4, 2025, aimed at uncovering the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
“I am launching a ₦10 million fund to reward anyone who can give me a fact-based investigation into what happened to Abubakar Idris (aka Dadiyata).
“If you know what happened to him, dead or alive, please come to my DM,” she had posted.
Since his disappearance, his family and supporters have sought answers, with Amnesty International Nigeria repeatedly calling for clarity on the matter. The organisation has questioned the Nigerian government’s response to the case.
His mother, who passed away in 2022, had continued to seek justice for her son. His disappearance had sparked public outrage, with widespread calls for a transparent investigation.
Despite the latest revelation, authorities have not issued an official response regarding the case.
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