Katsina intensifies search for kidnapped retired general and wife
The Katsina State Government has announced that efforts to rescue Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), his wife, and other kidnapped victims are progressing. According to a statement by Commissioner Bala Zango, security agencies have been directed to prioritise the safe return of the abducted individuals. Preliminary findings suggest that the abduction was a targeted operation, with the victims trailed from Kaduna. Authorities are urging residents to provide any information that could assist in the rescue efforts.
What we know
- Governor Dikko Radda instructed security agencies to focus on the rescue of Maj. Gen. Rabe Abubakar (retd.), his wife, and others taken along the Matazu axis.
- The government believes the abduction was deliberate, with the victims monitored from their departure point in Kaduna.
- The kidnappers reportedly demanded the release of three detained fighters and the return of seized livestock for the couple’s freedom.
- Security forces have maintained surveillance and operational presence in the area, using technology and ground intelligence.
- The government assured the public that all available resources are being deployed to ensure the safe return of the captives.
