Breaking: Atiku Reacts to Death of Retired General Abubakar Rabe in Bandits' Captivity

It is with profound sadness and deep anger that we mourn the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, a distinguished former Army Spokesperson and Director of Defence Information, who tragically passed away while in the captivity of bandits. General Rabe devoted the better part of his life to defending Nigeria. He served this country with honour, courage, and distinction. That such a man could end up dying in the hands of criminals is both heartbreaking and unacceptable. Atiku Abubakar, while reacting to the news, expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased and called on the government to take immediate action to rescue the wife of the late general, who is still being held by the bandits. The abduction of General Rabe and his wife on May 30, 2026, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation, with many Nigerians calling for an end to the insecurity that has plagued the country. The death of General Rabe is a sad reminder of the dangers that our military personnel and their families face in the hands of criminals. It is time for the government to take decisive action to address the issue of insecurity and ensure that those responsible for the death of General Rabe are brought to justice. The Nigerian army has also confirmed the death of General Rabe, describing it as a great loss to the country. The army has promised to do everything possible to rescue the wife of the late general and bring the perpetrators to justice. As the country mourns the death of General Rabe, it is imperative that we come together to demand an end to the insecurity that has claimed the lives of many innocent Nigerians. We must support our military personnel and their families, who are making sacrifices to keep our country safe. The death of General Rabe is a wake-up call for all Nigerians to demand more from our government in terms of security and protection of lives and property.