Amnesty, Family Fault FG’s Silence Over Disappearance of Activist Dadiyata

 Amnesty International and the family of missing activist Abubakar Idris, known as Dadiyata, on August 02, 2025, criticized the Federal Government’s persistent silence regarding his disappearance since August 1, 2019. 

Dadiyata, a prominent Twitter critic of the Buhari administration, vanished from his Kano home, with evidence suggesting abduction by security agents, including a vehicle linked to the Department of State Services (DSS). Amnesty’s Nigeria Director, Isa Sanusi, demanded a transparent investigation, noting the case’s six-year stagnation despite court orders, while the family, led by Dadiyata’s brother Musa, accused the Tinubu administration of complicity through inaction.

The government has not issued an official response, fueling speculation of a cover-up, especially as 20 similar cases remain unresolved, per human rights groups. Critics argue this silence reflects a broader trend of suppressing dissent, while defenders claim resource constraints limit probe capabilities. The narrative of governmental accountability is under scrutiny, with Dadiyata’s case symbolizing the risks faced by activists in Nigeria, though resolution hinges on political will and international pressure.