On the evening of 2 August 2019, Abubakar Idris, widely known as Dadiyata, a dedicated university lecturer and a courageous critic of government policies, was abducted from his home in Kaduna State. He was within the safety of his own vehicle when armed men seized him, a terrifying moment witnessed by his helpless family. Days have become months, and months have turned into years, yet there remains no trace of his whereabouts or condition.

Despite the Federal Government's persistent denials of involvement, it holds a constitutional obligation to safeguard each individual's freedom, an obligation that has evidently not been fulfilled in Dadiyata's case. His disappearance is not just an assault on his personal liberty but an alarming stain on the nation's human rights record as a whole.

Under Nigeria's current legal framework, a person is presumed deceased after seven years of an unexplained absence, as per Section 164(1) of the Evidence Act (2011). For Dadiyata, this seven-year threshold will tragically be reached by August 2026, at which point, if the authorities fail to act, he will be legally considered dead. This heinous possibility is intolerable.

We urge the Nigerian Government to uphold its constitutional duty by launching an immediate and comprehensive investigation into Dadiyata's disappearance. Dadiyata was not merely a lecturer and critic; he was a cherished father, husband, and colleague with a profound commitment to truth and justice. We implore the authorities to take decisive action in solving this case and demonstrate accountability to its citizens.

Join us in demanding that the Federal Government does everything in its power to locate, recover, and return Dadiyata safely to his family and community, and provide closure to a period of unimaginable anxiety and distress.

Sign this petition and stand in solidarity with those who seek justice and truth. Let us hold our authorities accountable to their promises and responsibilities. Together, we can make a difference.