Suspected armed bandits have abducted retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife in Katsina State. The incident reportedly occurred on Saturday along the Katsina–Matazu highway while the former military officer was travelling with his spouse.
According to reports, the vehicle conveying the couple was intercepted by heavily armed attackers in Matazu Local Government Area before they were taken to an unknown location.
Sources familiar with the incident disclosed that the driver of the vehicle managed to escape but sustained a gunshot wound during the attack.
Maj.-Gen. Abubakar (retd.) previously served as Director of Defence Information and was one of the most prominent spokespersons of the Nigerian Armed Forces, playing a key role in military communications and public engagement during his time in office.
The abduction has renewed concerns over the persistent security challenges in Nigeria’s North-West region, particularly in Katsina State, where cases of kidnapping and armed attacks have continued to affect residents and travellers.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident or ongoing efforts to secure the release of the retired general and his wife.
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