Kidnapped Nigerian retired general dies in captivity
Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
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Notable Quotes
"The retired general died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension."
— Nasiru Mu'azu , Other
"The pain is unbearable. Only God will deliver us. We are praying. Allah is our only safety."
— Abubakar's daughter , Other
"This was a deliberate operation orchestrated by organised criminal elements. Our security agencies are intensifying multi-dimensional operations to secure her safe release."
— Muazu , Other
"described the incident as a 'dark moment,' saying it highlights the urgent need for a stronger and more coordinated response to the growing security challenges facing the state and the country."
— Dikko Umaru Radda , Politician
"despite the relentless and concerted efforts ...to secure his safe release, the situation ended in this tragedy"
— Rabe Abubakar , Executive
"It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in bandits’ captivity."
— Nasiru Mu’azu , Politician
"This incident is a dark moment and a reminder of the urgent need for a collective and intensified front against the criminal elements threatening the peace of our communities."
— Malam Dikko Umaru Radda , Politician
Key People
Spokesperson for the Katsina State Police Command.
The daughter of Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar who spoke about her father's death.
Governor of Katsina State, Nigeria.
Governor of Katsina State.
Wife of the late retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, currently held captive.
Notorious bandit leading the criminal gang involved in the kidnapping.
A retired Nigerian army general who served as a military spokesman from 2015 to 2017.
The Executive Governor of Katsina State.
Brigadier General at the Katsina State Security Office.
The Internal Security and Home Affairs Commissioner of Katsina state.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs in Katsina State.
Retired Major General and former Director of Defence Information in Nigeria.
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Maj Gen Rabe Abubakar's death highlights continuing security challenges facing parts of the country.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar died from medical complications while in captivity in Katsina State, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the region.
The Katsina State Government confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died from complications of diabetes and hypertension while in captivity.
Former Nigerian general and defence spokesman Rabe Abubakar died in captivity after being kidnapped last month in the northwest of the country.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has died while being held by bandits, according to the Katsina State Government.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, died in captivity after being abducted alongside his wife in May.
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