Family declares singer 2baba missing, petitions DSS

The Idibia family have petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) over the whereabouts of singer Innocent Idibia, popularly known as 2baba, whom they declared missing.

The petition was signed by their solicitor, Wilson Anuge, who stated that the singer had been missing since February 10, 2025.

Anuge said 2baba left his residence on the said day in his loungewear, which suggests that he was going on his habitual walk but never returned home since then.

He lamented that efforts by his family, staff and management of his record label to reach or locate him have proven abortive.

“This disturbing discovery and the fact that those who ought to hear from him, have not heard from him for over 72 hours, has left his entire family deeply concerned,” he said.

Anuge said 2baba has never gone missing before nor has he ever abandoned his work for such protracted hours, adding that his sudden disappearance without a word has raised significant alarm among his family and friends who are particularly concerned about his wellbeing, given that it is out of character for him to be out of touch for such an extended period.

“Adding to the family’s distress, are the calls from several of his close friends who have received messages from what appears to be his social media accounts soliciting financial assistance,” Anuge said.

“These messages are alarming, as Mr. Innocent is financially independent and has never required assistance in such a manner. This has led his family to suspect that his identity may have been compromised and that someone may have abducted him and is actively manipulating him to exploit his contacts for monetary gain.

“The implications of this situation are grave, and the possibility of foul play or coercion cannot be overlooked. As a family, our clients are deeply worried not only about his physical safety but also about the potential misuse of his identity while he remains unaccounted for.”

Anuge then requested the intervention of the DSS, urging the secret police to use its resources and expertise in locating 2baba.

“It is worthy of note that the victim is a legend and holds a celebrity status in the Nigerian Music Industry, and whom countless youths and citizens emulate, not to mention the victim’s wife, children, relations and employees who have become traumatized, and his musical empire which is now rendered comatose as a direct consequence of the suspect’s criminal act of abducting the victim and rendering him incommunicado.

“Our humble request is that you intervene urgently to investigate, locate and rescue the Victim from wherever the Suspect is currently detaining him.”

Meanwhile, a video went viral on Thursday showing 2baba proposing to Natasha Osaruwa, a lawmaker in the Edo State House of Assembly, just days after he professed his desire to marry her.

The singer proposed to the lawmaker amid news that he and his wife, Annie Idibia, are heading towards divorce.

Meanwhile, 2baba’s mother, Rose Idibia, released a video on Friday urging Nigerians to beg Natasha to free her son, saying he has not been himself of late.