The statement revealed that the military had deliberately refrained from making public comments about Abubakar's abduction while efforts were underway to secure his release.
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) Abuja, has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former military spokesperson and senior officer of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), who died while in captivity after being abducted by terrorists.
In a statement issued on Saturday by Major General Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, the military expressed deep sorrow over the loss of the retired officer, describing his death as a tragic development and a significant loss to the nation and the Armed Forces.
The statement revealed that the military had deliberately refrained from making public comments about Abubakar's abduction while efforts were underway to secure his release.
According to the Defence Headquarters, all available operational resources were mobilised in collaboration with other security agencies in an attempt to rescue him safely.
