A Nigerian woman, Hamdiyyah Sharif, known for her outspoken criticism of Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has been reported missing under mysterious circumstances, raising widespread concern among her supporters and the general public.
Her legal representative, Abba Hikima, made the shocking revelation through a post shared on his official Facebook page on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. He disclosed that Hamdiyyah was last seen at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, when she left her residence in Sokoto to buy foodstuff. Since then, her whereabouts have remained unknown, with all attempts to reach her proving futile.
“Hamdiyyah has been missing since 10:00 a.m. yesterday,” Hikima wrote in his post. “She left home to buy foodstuff in Sokoto and has not been seen since. We have contacted relevant authorities and filed an official complaint.”
According to the lawyer, the disappearance has been promptly reported to the Sokoto State Police Command, who have acknowledged the case and are expected to launch an immediate investigation. As of now, the police have yet to release any formal statement or provide updates on their findings.
Sharif’s sudden disappearance has sparked fears of a possible link between her bold criticisms of the state administration and her current situation. While no concrete evidence has emerged to confirm this theory, many Nigerians have taken to social media to demand her safe return and call for transparency in the ongoing investigation.
Some users have drawn attention to a number of similar incidents in recent times involving critics of political leaders, raising questions about freedom of speech and the safety of outspoken citizens. Human rights groups and civil society organizations have also joined in voicing their concerns, urging the government and law enforcement agencies to act swiftly and responsibly.
As of the time of this report, no additional information has been made public regarding the circumstances of her disappearance. Her family and friends continue to appeal for any information that could lead to her safe return, while online campaigns using hashtags like #FindHamdiyyah and #JusticeForHamdiyyah are beginning to gain traction.
The public awaits further updates from the authorities and hopes for a positive resolution in the
coming days.