Nigeria has been hit with another tragic loss following reports that retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died after being held captive by bandits.
The former military officer and his wife were abducted on May 30, 2026, in Katsina State while travelling through the Matazu area.
According to reports, heavily armed bandits intercepted their vehicle and took the couple away. Their driver was reportedly shot during the attack but managed to escape.
News of the retired general’s death has sparked sadness among family members, friends, former colleagues, and many Nigerians who knew him for his years of service to the country.
Major General Abubakar, who once served as Director of Defence Information, was widely respected within military circles.
Reports indicate that he died while in captivity, although details surrounding the circumstances of his death remain unclear.
Reacting to the development, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda expressed deep sorrow and extended condolences to the family of the deceased.
He described the incident as painful and reaffirmed the state’s commitment to tackling insecurity and bringing those behind the crime to justice.
The tragic incident has once again highlighted the growing security concerns in parts of northern Nigeria, where kidnappings and bandit attacks continue to pose a serious threat to residents and travellers.
Further details of the incident were contained in a report by Daily Post.
