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DSS Reopens Probe Into Dadiyata’s Disappearance, Widens Investigation

The Department of State Services (DSS) has reportedly reopened investigations into the 2019 disappearance of Abubakar Idris, popularly known as Dadiyata, a vocal government critic who vanished from his Kaduna residence on August 1, 2019.

According to a senior security source, the renewed probe has been expanded to examine alleged links involving former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, and his sons.

The source further disclosed that the seizure of El-Rufai’s passport at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, last Thursday was a strategic move aimed at preventing him from returning to Cairo after a brief visit to Nigeria.

Investigators reportedly believe the former governor was aware of the ongoing probe and had planned meetings with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) before departing the country again.

The passport action, the source said, disrupted that plan.

Authorities have yet to issue an official public statement on the development as investigations continue.