Abducted retired General dies in terrorists’ captivity, wife released

Author: Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo & Kingsly OmonobiPublished on: June 14, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Abducted retired General dies in terrorists’ captivity, wife released

Retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, former spokesman of the Nigerian Army, died in captivity after being abducted by bandits in Katsina State. The Katsina State government confirmed his death due to complications from diabetes and hypertension. His wife has been released. President Tinubu vowed not to bow to abductors' demands to free captured bandits.

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