By Folayimika Akanbi
Former Director of Defence Information, Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, died from complications traceable to diabetes and hypertension while still in the den of bandits, who abducted him and his wife two weeks ago.
The Katsina State government confirmed the death of the ex-General in a statement issued on Saturday.
Confirming the development in a statement, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, described the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.
Abubakar and his wife were seized at gunpoint on Katsina road on May 30, 2026 with the abductors demanding the release of some their detained leaders as a condition to set the ex-General and his wife free.
However, the government said in the statement that its efforts and that of security agencies to secure the release of the late General proved abortive.
“The Katsina State Government, with a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, wishes to inform the general public of the tragic passing of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.
“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in the bandits’ captivity. Despite the relentless and concerted efforts of the State Government and various Security Agencies to secure his safe release, the situation ended in this tragedy.
“The deceased Retired General died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension,” the statement added.
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