Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar Died in Captivity After Abduction in Northwest Nigeria
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was abducted by bandits in north-west Nigeria and died while in captivity from complications related to diabetes and hypertension.
Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was abducted by bandits in north-west Nigeria. He died while in captivity from complications related to diabetes and hypertension. The Katsina State Government confirmed his death while in bandits’ custody, according to prnigeria.com. The Nigerian army freed the widow of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, according to BBC. Defence Headquarters (DHQ) vowed to eradicate terrorism following his death, according to allafrica. His death occurred after prolonged efforts to secure his release.
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