Headlineswave.ng reports that the city of Kaduna has been buzzing with reactions following the death of Abubakar Sadiq, popularly known as Habu Dan Damisa, a man whose name had long struck fear across several communities in the state. His death on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, has sparked widespread jubilation, relief, and debates among residents.
Who Was Dan Damisa?
Dan Damisa, real name Abubakar Sadiq, was a feared gang leader and notorious thug in Tudun Wada, Kaduna. For years, he was accused of:
Leading violent gangs and terrorizing communities
Being linked to killings and street clashes
Instilling fear in local markets and neighborhoods
His reputation made him one of the most dreaded figures in Kaduna’s underworld.
How Did He Die?
Reports confirm that Dan Damisa was killed during a security operation in Kaduna. His sudden death immediately triggered mixed reactions – while some residents prayed for his soul, many others celebrated openly, saying it marked the end of years of torment.
Why Kaduna Residents Are Jubilating
Ordinarily, death is met with mourning. But in this case, many Kaduna residents see his demise as divine justice. His death has been described as a relief for communities that lived in fear of his gang activities and a symbolic end to violent oppression in parts of Tudun Wada.
His death, therefore became a cause for jubilation, as people poured into the streets and social media to express their relief.
The Eerie Family History
A strange story surrounds the Dan Damisa family history. Local reports and social media accounts allege that his father, who was also notorious, died on the very day Dan Damisa was born. Now, Dan Damisa himself died on the day his wife gave birth to a newborn baby.
Though this coincidence remains unverified by official records, it has fueled speculation and conversations in Kaduna about a “curse” or fate following his family line.
While some residents openly celebrated the end of his reign of terror, others argued that celebrating death is inhumane, no matter the person’s past. Still, the overwhelming reaction in Kaduna points to one reality – Habu Dan Damisa’s death has lifted a burden from many households.
The story of Habu Dan Damisa will be remembered as one of fear, violence, and a dramatic end that left Kaduna divided between prayers and jubilation. His life and death serve as a reminder of how crime and notoriety often lead to tragic ends.
