BREAKING: Bandits kill former defence spokesman, Major Gen. Rabe Abubakar, in captivity

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who previously served as Director of Defence Information, has reportedly lost his life while being held by bandits after his abduction in Katsina State.

The tragic development was confirmed on Saturday by the Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu Danmusa.

According to reports, Danmusa disclosed that security agencies had received information suggesting that the retired senior military officer was killed by his captors.

He stated, “Security authorities had received information indicating that the retired military officer was killed by his abductors.”

However, he noted that security operatives are yet to recover his body as efforts anre ongoing to locate the remains.

Major General Abubakar and his wife were abducted by armed bandits along the Matazu axis of Katsina State on May 30 while travelling through the area.

His abduction had sparked widespread concern, with the Katsina State Government and security agencies previously expressing optimism that he would be rescued alive.

Further details are expected as security operations continue.

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