The Katsina State Government has confirmed the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of bandits, revealing that the former military officer succumbed to complications arising from diabetes and hypertension despite efforts to secure his release.
In a statement issued on Saturday, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu, Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, described the development as a tragic loss to Katsina State and the nation, noting that sustained interventions by the state government and security agencies failed to save the retired General.
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According to the statement, the late military officer died while in captivity after battling diabetes and hypertension.
“The Katsina State Government, with a heavy heart and deep sense of loss, wishes to inform the general public of the tragic passing of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar,” the statement said.
It added that extensive efforts
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