The announcement was made on Saturday through a statement issued by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Dr. Nasiru Mu’azu, who described the development as a tragic loss to Katsina State and Nigeria.

Daily Dates Nigeria reports tha the retired military officer died while in captivity after suffering health complications.

“It is with profound sadness that we confirm the General’s death while in bandits’ captivity,” the commissioner stated.

Dr. Mu’azu explained that despite sustained efforts by the state government and security agencies to secure the retired officer’s freedom, the rescue mission ended unsuccessfully.

The commissioner further stated that Major General Abubakar died from complications associated with diabetes and hypertension while being held by his abductors.

He said the retired military officer’s abduction and eventual death represent not only a painful loss to his family and Katsina State but also a significant loss to the nation.

Major General Rabe Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife while travelling through the Matazu axis of Katsina State in late May. Reports at the time indicated that security agencies had launched coordinated operations aimed at securing their release.

Before news of his death emerged, the Katsina State Government had expressed optimism that ongoing operations would lead to the safe return of the retired military officer and other abductees.

The late Major General Abubakar served as Director of Defence Information and was known for his role in communicating military operations and national security issues during his years of service.

The Katsina State Government extended condolences to the family and reiterated its commitment to intensifying efforts against banditry and protecting lives and property across the state.

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The State Commissioner of Police, Husaini Rabiu confirmed the incident in a statement released on Saturday.

Rabiu noted that he visited the scene of the crime in company of the Speaker of the House of Assembly.

He described the incident as worrisome, adding that the attackers did not want the farmers to cultivate “anything without paying them money.”

Rabiu also said victims of the attack who were killed had been buried according to Islamic rites.

“I visited the scene and mobilised our men to secure the area. Those killed had been buried according to Islamic rites.

“I cannot say the exact number of those that were killed, but the Divisional Police Officer counted over 40 corpses. I visited the area in company with the speaker of the state house of assembly,” He said.

Following the killings in Kadawa village, Governor Bello Matawalle has suspended the Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad, Daily Dates Nigeria reports.

This was made known in a statement signed by the acting Secretary to the State Government, Alhaji Kabiru Balarabe.

Part of the statement read: “Governor Bello Matawalle has approved the suspension of Emir of Zurmi, Alhaji Abubakar Muhammad.

“Accordingly, Alhaji Bello Suleiman (Bunun Kanwa) is to take charge of affairs of the Emirate immediately.

“In the meantime, His Excellency has also approved the constitution of a high-powered committee to investigate allegations made against the suspended Emir, on his involvement in the escalating rate of banditry attacks in the Emirate.”

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Zamfara state Commissioner for Information, Suleiman Tunau Anka, who confirmed the incident to said the gunmen stormed the school around 1 a.m on Friday.

The school is located in the Talata-Mafara local government area of Zamfara.

Recall that gunmen recently kidnapped dozens of students and workers of Government Science College in Kagara, Niger State, northern Nigeria. They remain in captivity despite several assurances of their release from state and federal officials.

Last year, over 300 schoolboys were abducted from Government Science Secondary School in Kankara, Katsina State, northwest Nigeria.

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