Former defence spokesman and wife abducted by gunmen in Katsina
Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife have been abducted by gunmen in Katsina State. The military has begun efforts to secure their release. According to a military source, the authorities are working to rescue the retired officer and his wife. Security agencies have not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
What we know
- Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped while traveling to Katsina State.
- The abduction occurred along Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
- Their driver managed to escape but sustained a gunshot injury.
- The officer’s red Peugeot 406 is currently parked at Matazu Division of the Nigeria Police Force.
- Efforts are ongoing by the military to rescue Maj. Gen. Abubakar and his wife.
