CITIZENS COMPASS— A retired Major General, Abubakar Rabe, has reportedly died in kidnappers’ den.
Rabe was abducted in Katsina State a fortnight ago alongside his wife in the Matazu area while travelling to attend a wedding.
The retired general was last seen in a video circulated on social media, where his captors demanded the release of some detained bandits and seized livestock.
The Katsina State Government announced the passing of the retired Major General.
In a statement signed by Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu, the Commissioner, Internal Security & Home Affairs, the state government said: 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 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.
His abduction and subsequent death are not only a loss to his family and Katsina State but a monumental loss to the entire country.
His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Katsina State Malam Dikko Umaru Radda, PhD, CON, extends his deepest condolences to the family of the late General and the country at-large. The Governor has described this incident as 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.
The Katsina State Government remains committed to working with the Federal Government and security forces to ensure that those responsible for this heinous act are brought to justice. We assure the citizens of Katsina State that our resolve to eliminate banditry and ensure the safety of all residents remains unshaken.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family during this difficult time. May the soul of the departed Retired Major General Rabe Abdulakdir rest in eternal peace.
He has been buried according to Muslim rites.
