General Rabe Abubakar's death: Many questions, few answers

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: June 18, 2026Country: Nigeria

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General Rabe Abubakar's death: Many questions, few answers

Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retd), former army spokesperson, died in captivity on June 13, 2026. The Katsina State Government attributed his death to complications from diabetes and hypertension. The article, by Ikechukwu Amaechi, questions this explanation and highlights a recent attack on NIPSS Kuru that killed two soldiers and a policeman.

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