Mrs. Abubakar Released Following Husband’s Death in Captivity

Mrs. Rabe Abubakar, wife of the late former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd), has regained her freedom after spending weeks in captivity following her abduction by bandits in Katsina State.

Multiple sources reported that the abductors released Mrs. Abubakar alive.

The remains of her husband, who died while in captivity, were also released and has been buried.

Major General Abubakar and his wife were kidnapped in the Matazu area of Katsina State while travelling to attend a wedding ceremony.

During their captivity, the couple appeared in a video allegedly released by their abductors, who demanded the release of three detained associates and the return of livestock allegedly seized from them.

In the video, Mrs. Abubakar appealed to the Katsina State Government and community leaders to help facilitate their release.

The Katsina State Government had earlier confirmed the death of the retired military officer, stating that he died in captivity from complications related to diabetes and hypertension, despite efforts by security agencies and the government to secure his freedom.