'A national tragedy' — David Mark reacts to death of Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar

The National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, described the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, while in the custody of his abductors as a national tragedy and a painful reminder of the worsening security situation in Nigeria. Mark, a retired Brigadier General, noted that the death of a distinguished officer underscores the urgent need for a comprehensive review of Nigeria's security architecture. He called on Nigerians to unite against terrorism, banditry, and kidnapping, and urged governments to mobilize resources to end the menace.