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 incident occurred on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.

As reported by Aljazeera and among others, at least 27 worshippers have been killed, and several were wounded when armed bandits stormed a mosque in Malunfashi, Katsina state during morning prayer, a village head and hospital officials stated. These people were killed while praying the most difficult congregation prayer to the hypocrites.

The Prophet Muhammad (Peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) says: No prayer is heavier upon the hypocrites than the Fajr (morning) and the `Isha (late evening) prayer and if they knew what is in them in reward, they would have attended them, even if (it was) crawling… (Bukhari reported it, hadith number 657).

The reason why Fajr (morning) prayer is mentioned here is because of the hardship that it entails, and performing it on time and congregationally is a sign of a man’s sincerity and faith. Those who kill innocent people, irrespective of their religion or tribe betray the essence of humanity on earth. We urge the relevant security agencies to ensure the arrest of the criminals and bring an end to this inhumanity and criminality of the highest order.

The killers of defenceless people are heartless, malevolent, and worse than animals. Security agencies may wish to use geospatial analysis using location data from phones, which could help track the phones in the environment at the time the crime was committed. This can be done using cell tower data and GPS data, as I have been recommending for 6 years, privately and otherwise. May Allah accept the departed ones as martyrs, give their families and relatives the fortitude to bear the loss, humiliate the criminals, and establish absolute peace in Nigeria. May Nigeria and Nigerians live in peace and stability.

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The crashed jet was reported to have left Yola, the Adamawa capital to attack bandits in Northwestern Nigeria.

Earlier in May, an aircraft crash claimed the lives of serving Army Chief, Lt. Gen. Ibrahim Attahiru and other officers.

The Nigerian Air Force has also confirmed the crash of the Alpha Jet aircraft in Zamfara.

It said the crash occurred while returning from air interdiction between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna States.

A statement by the Director Public Relations and Information Nigerian Air Force Air Commodore Edward Gabkwet, said the aircraft came under enemy fire but the Pilot, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected.

“on 18 July 2021, at about 12.45 pm, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) Alpha Jet aircraft, returning from a successful air interdiction mission between the boundaries of Zamfara and Kaduna State, came under intense enemy fire which led to its crash in Zamfara State. Luckily, the gallant pilot of the aircraft, Flight Lieutenant Abayomi Dairo, successfully ejected from the aircraft.

“Using his survival instincts, the pilot, who came under intense ground fire from the bandits, was able to evade them and sought refuge in nearby settlements awaiting sunset. Using the cover of darkness and his phone set for navigation, Flight Lieutenant Dairo was able to elude several bandits’ strongholds and maneuvered his way to a Nigerian Army Unit, where he was finally rescued.

“It is instructive to note that upon receipt of the news of the crash, the Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Oladayo Amao, had directed that all efforts must be emplaced to rescue the pilot. Accordingly, NAF Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms and helicopter gunships provided close air support to NAF Special Forces and Nigerian Army troops who were able to locate the crash site and the pilot’s parachute, while also combing nearby locations for any sign of the pilot.

“It is gladdening to note that while in hiding, Flight Lieutenant Dairo confirmed that the presence of NAF aircraft within the vicinity of the crash site helped in scaring the bandits who were after him, thus enabling him to find refuge and escape to a safe location.

“It is important to also recall that only recently, the President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, had directed the Armed Forces of Nigeria to do all it takes to flush out criminal elements in Katsina, Zamfara and Kaduna States.

“It is in fulfilment of this directive that the NAF, in conjunction with surface forces, has in the last 2 weeks mounted intensive day and night air interdiction operations against bandits and their hideouts, especially in these 3 states. Through these intensive air operations, hundreds of bandits have been neutralized and several of their hideouts destroyed.

“Despite the setback of yesterday’s crash, the NAF remains committed to fulfilling Mr President’s mandate as well as other constitutional roles assigned to it. The willingness, readiness and tested ability of the NAF remain unshaken and unwavering as it continues to carry out its assigned roles”. The statement read.

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