Bandits Kidnap Ex-Defence Spokesman Rabe Abubakar And Wife Kidnapped In Katsina

Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, and his wife have been abducted by suspected bandits in Katsina State.

The couple were reportedly travelling to Katsina on Saturday when gunmen intercepted their Peugeot 406 in Matazu Local Government Area, opened fire, and abducted them. The driver survived despite suffering gunshot injuries.

Katsina State Police spokesperson Abubakar Aliyu confirmed the incident, saying security operatives have launched a search-and-rescue operation. He added that the Commissioner of Police visited the scene and deployed additional tactical teams to support efforts to rescue the victims.

A security source said the attack occurred near Aduwa village, before Karaduwa. The injured driver was initially treated at a healthcare facility in Matazu before being transferred to Katsina for further treatment.

The abduction was first disclosed by former senator Babafemi Ojudu, who cited information from retired Brigadier General Sagir Musa.

Abubakar served as Director of Defence Information between 2015 and 2017 and was one of the military’s principal spokespersons, regularly briefing Nigerians on security operations across the country.