File: Ex-Director of Defence Information, Brigadier-General Rabe Abubakar
The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who died while in the custody of bandits, describing the incident as a tragic loss to the state and the nation.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Saturday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Nasir Muazu, and made available to journalists.
The government said the retired military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity.
According to the statement, several efforts were made by the state government and security agencies to secure his release, but the attempts were unsuccessful.
