A former presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Congress, Mohammed Hayatu-Deen, has expressed concern over Nigeria’s worsening security situation following the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the custody of his abductors.
PUNCH Online had reported that Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State and died after spending weeks in captivity.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, Hayatu-Deen described the late former Army spokesman as a distinguished military officer who served the country with honour and dedication.
Hayatu-Deen stated that the incident reflects the growing insecurity across the country and called for urgent measures to address the crisis.
“This is not a partisan statement. I have no interest in scoring political points off the graves of our soldiers or the suffering of our children. I speak as a concerned private citizen,” he said.
The former presidential hopeful noted that several Nigerians remain in captivity, including
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