Defence Headquarters mourns former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, vows intensified operations
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The Defence Headquarters DHQ announced the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar retd., who died in captivity after being abducted. Major General Abubakar and his wife were reportedly kidnapped in May while traveling through Katsina State. A video released on June 6 showed them appealing to the Katsina State Government for the release of detained bandits and livestock. The DHQ, in a statement by Director of Defence Information Major General Samaila Uba, described Abubakar's death as a tragic loss, highlighting his distinguished service, contributions to counter-insurgency operations, military professionalism, and national development. The DHQ stated it had withheld public comment on the abduction during ongoing rescue efforts, deploying all operational resources for his safe return. The military high command has vowed to intensify operations to track down those responsible for Abubakar's abduction and other criminal elements, assuring Nigerians that efforts will continue until peace and security are restored nationwide.
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