The wife of Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has been released by her abductors, while her husband tragically died in captivity. The retired general and his wife, Hajiya Amina, were kidnapped on May 30, 2026, while traveling along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Katsina State. The abductors had demanded the release of three detained associates and the return of seized livestock.
In a video released by the abductors, Hajiya Amina appealed to the Katsina State government and local authorities to meet the demands, saying her husband and she were being held captive. The retired general also spoke briefly, calling for dialogue and peaceful resolution.
President Bola Tinubu expressed shock over General Abubakar’s death, stating the government won’t bow to abductors’ demands to free captured bandits. The Katsina State government confirmed the general’s death, attributing it to complications from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity ¹.
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In a related development, the son of Major General Rabe Abubakar, the retired Director of Defence Information who was abducted and later died in captivity, hasn’t made a public statement yet. However, the Katsina State Government has expressed condolences to the family and assured that those responsible for the abduction and death will be brought to justice.
The government described the abduction and death as a “monumental loss” to the family, Katsina State, and the nation, and vowed to intensify efforts to combat banditry and insecurity .
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