₦airaland Forum

A popular social media influencer based in Kaduna State, Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, who disappeared over six years ago, has been confirmed dead after a thorough investigation led by investigative public commentator and social critic, Damilola Adekunle.

Dadiyata went missing after being abducted by armed men at gunpoint from his residence in Barnawa, Kaduna State.

Many believed his disappearance was politically motivated due to his vocal criticism of prominent politicians and his support for former presidential candidate Rabiu Kwankwaso.

In a shocking revelation, Adekunle announced on Wednesday on her Facebook page that her investigation had confirmed Dadiyata’s 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 stated.

This confirmation comes after Adekunle launched a N10 million investigation fund on May 4, 2025, seeking fact-based information on Dadiyata’s disappearance.

“I am launching a N10 million fund to reward anyone that 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 abduction on August 2, 2019, his family and supporters have been left in the dark about his fate. Even Amnesty International Nigeria has been calling for answers, with the organisation questioning the Nigerian government’s handling of the case.

The Guardian recalls that his mother, who passed away in 2022 while he was still missing, had been seeking justice for her son.
Dadiyata’s disappearance had elicited widespread outrage and concern, with many attributing his abduction to his vocal criticism of government and politicians.

Georgry:
I sincerely hope Peter Obi stay clear of El Rufai, El Rufai is a political baggage that is too much for any sane contestant to carry.

Georgry:
I sincerely hope Peter Obi stay clear of El Rufai, El Rufai is a political baggage that is too much for any sane contestant to carry.

Dreal1247:
Southern Kaduna constant attacks under the tall former governor comes to mind. But everyone will certainly taste death sooner or later

Georgry:
I sincerely hope Peter Obi stay clear of El Rufai, El Rufai is a political baggage that is too much for any sane contestant to carry.

shortgun:
Who killed Funsho Williams?
Where was he killed?

kedeojo:
He can't stay clear cos he is desperate to be president at all cost. If he is paired with him as the coalition choice, he and his people will tell you how El rufai is the best choice. Some are even telling him to go back to pdp since the party said they will zone thier ticket to south. Party he called structure of criminality.Desperate people like that nusiance Kenneth okonkwo who deserted obi after he lost and went back to apc, thinking he will be appointed. Now he is now in labour back an start attacking those who join APC. Desperate region.

Okoyiboz3:
Who killed Barnabas Ige and his pregnant wife?
That man was the NBA Chairman in Anambra.

The single largest massacre of Igbo youths since the civil war was done by Awkuzu Sars under Peter Obi's administration.
Who killed Ibo youths and used a tipper to dump their bodies in Ezi River?

Nickisindigo:
Northerns and their do or die politics shaa

Georgry:
I sincerely hope Peter Obi stay clear of El Rufai, El Rufai is a political baggage that is too much for any sane contestant to carry.

shortgun:
Who killed Funsho Williams?
Where was he killed?
I also remember Toyin Adeniji,
PDP chieftain who was Shot dead in Agege, Lagos state by unknown gunmen

kedeojo:
He can't stay clear cos he is desperate to be president at all cost. If he is paired with him as the coalition choice, he and his people will tell you how El rufai is the best choice. Some are even telling him to go back to pdp since the party said they will zone thier ticket to south. Party he called structure of criminality.Desperate people like that nusiance Kenneth okonkwo who deserted obi after he lost and went back to apc, thinking he will be appointed. Now he is now in labour back an start attacking those who join APC. Desperate region.

bikefab:
Dadiyata's disappearance is not unconnected to that short devil from Kaduna state