Katsina Govt Confirms Death of Retired Major General Rabe in Bandits’ Captivity
By: Zagazola Makama
The Katsina State Government has announced the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar while in the captivity of bandits.
The government, in a statement issued on Friday by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr Nasiru Mu’azu, described the development as tragic and a major loss to the state and the nation.
According to the statement, the retired senior military officer died from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension while in captivity.
The government said that despite sustained efforts by the state government and security agencies to secure his release, the situation ended in tragedy.
“The deceased retired general died a natural death from complications of diabetes and hypertension,” the statement said.
It noted that the late officer’s abduction and subsequent death represented not only a loss to his immediate family and Katsina State but also a monumental loss to the country.
Governor Dikko Umaru Radda expressed deep condolences to the family of the deceased, describing the incident as a dark moment and a reminder of the need for intensified efforts against criminal elements threatening peace and security.
The governor reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to working closely with the Federal Government and security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the abduction are brought to justice.
He also assured residents that the government remained resolute in its determination to eliminate banditry and safeguard lives and property across the state.
The government prayed for the repose of the soul of the late retired Major General and urged citizens to continue supporting security agencies in the fight against insecurity.
P L A T E A U: Mob Killing of 12 Travelers
The Nigerian authorities must immediately and effectively investigate the killing of at least 12 travelers from Basawa in Zaria LGA of Kaduna state by a mob in Mangu local government area of Plateau state. Authorities must ensure that the actual persons behind the horrific attack are brought to justice.
The 18-seater bus belonging to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria (ABU) conveying 31 persons to a wedding was attacked yesterday around 8:00pm and 12 people instantly killed while 11 persons were injured. The authorities must ensure that those injured during the attack are given adequate medical care.
A similar incident happened in August 2021 on Rukuba Road in Jos north, in which 22 travellers returning from the commenoration of Islamic New Year in Bauchi were killed.
The Nigerian authorities must go beyond merely condemning the incident and ensure that such incident never happen again. Targeting commuters while traveling through a community is a crime that cannot be justified — and shows utter disdain for the right to life and due process of law.
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