Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has expressed sadness over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, who reportedly died while in the captivity of bandits.
Key Highlights:
- Ex-presidential aide Bashir Ahmad mourned retired Major General Rabe Abubakar.
- Abubakar, a former Defence spokesperson, died in bandits’ captivity after being abducted in Katsina.
- Ahmad called his death a “national tragedy” and a wake-up call on insecurity.
- He said it’s heartbreaking that a man who defended Nigeria became a victim of banditry.
- He prayed for Abubakar’s soul and for lasting peace in Nigeria.
Rabe, a former spokesperson for the Defence Headquarters, was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina weeks ago before his death was confirmed.
Reacting to the incident, Ahmad described the tragedy as a painful reminder of the security challenges facing Nigeria, saying it was heartbreaking that a man who spent years defending the country became a victim of insecurity.
He said the death of the retired general should not be treated as just another casualty but as a call for stronger action against banditry and those responsible for attacks across the country.
Ahmad also prayed for the repose of Abubakar’s soul, asking God to grant his family comfort and bring lasting peace and security to Nigeria.
Reacting via his X handle, Bashir wrote: ’The tragic death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in the captivity of bandits is a heartbreaking national tragedy and a stark reminder of the urgent security challenges facing our country.
“It is disturbing that a man who dedicated his life to serving and defending Nigeria could become a victim of banditry.
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“His death should not be treated as just another statistic but as an answer wake-up call for stronger and more decisive action against those terrorist bandits and all those behind them.
“May Allah forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, comfort his family and bring lasting peace and security to our nation. Ameen.”
