Retired Major General Killed by Bandits in Katsina

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, has reportedly been killed while in captivity after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The Katsina State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasir Mu’azu Danmusa, confirmed the development on Saturday, according to reports.

Danmusa said 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 are 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. The question now is what this means for the state of security in the North-West, especially when even retired top military officers are not safe.