Jigawa women rally behind DSS in Walida Abdulhadi case
Hundreds of women in Dutse, Jigawa State, have marched in support of the Department of State Services (DSS) regarding the case of Walida Abdulhadi. The case involves allegations against a DSS operative who reportedly abducted and impregnated Walida Abdulhadi. The women, led by Aisha Aliyu and Salma Abdullahi, praised the DSS for its handling of the situation. Various advocacy groups and government representatives were present during the demonstration.
What we know
- Walida Abdulhadi went missing in Hadejia, Jigawa State in November 2023.
- Her father was contacted on January 1, 2026, by the DSS operative, who said she was with him, had given birth, and that he intended to marry her.
- The DSS handed Walida Abdulhadi over to Governor Umar Namadi on February 26, following investigations by a joint interagency committee.
- The National Population Commission verified Walida Abdulhadi’s age as 22, and the matter is currently before a court.
- Women’s groups marched through Dutse, carrying banners and expressing support for the DSS and Walida Abdulhadi, while calling for her rehabilitation and commending the authorities for their response.
