“Natural Causes?” Ejiofor Demands Probe into Ex-General Abubakar’s Death

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor says the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar in bandit captivity exposes a nation at war with itself. He questions why authorities negotiate with armed gangs while innocent Igbo youths remain in controversial detention. He labels the official claim of “natural causes” absurd. Abduction, fear and trauma often accelerate death, he argues. He calls for a transparent, independent investigation into the general’s fate. Ejiofor warns that any deal with bandits normalises insecurity and erodes state authority. He points to communities in parts of Northern Nigeria paying levies or tribute just to survive. He urges citizens to hold government to account and to confront terrorism rather than accommodate it. Security is everyone’s responsibility, he insists, and no criminal group should be allowed to become a parallel power.

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