The call was made just as a former Defence Headquarters Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Rabe who was abducted exactly two weeks ago, died in bandits captivity.

The Southern Kaduna Journalists Forum (SKJF) has called on the Governor Uba Sani-led Kaduna State government, security agencies to intensify efforts to rescue worshippers abducted during Easter celebrations in Ariko Village, Kachia Local Government Area.

This was contained in a communique signed by the forum’s Chairman, Ango Bally, at the end of its congress held in Kaduna where the congress also reviewed issues affecting the region and the general state of the association.

The call was made just as a former Defence Headquarters Spokesperson, Maj. Gen. Abubakar Rabe who was abducted exactly two weeks ago, died in bandits captivity.

According to accounts, the retired general and his wife were abducted in Jikamshi, Katsina State.