Sowore Lifts Lid on How General Rabe Abubakar’s Remains Were Retrieved
Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore has shared fresh details on how the body of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar was recovered after his tragic death in bandits’ captivity. The former military spokesperson was abducted with his wife in May 2026 along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli Road in Katsina State. A harrowing video later showed them pleading for help, and reports confirmed the general died from complications linked to diabetes and hypertension while held by his captors. Sowore described the negotiations and efforts that led to the return of the late general’s remains and the release of his wife. The general was laid to rest in Katsina following the recovery. This revelation has reignited outrage over the rising cases of kidnapping and banditry across Nigeria. Are enough measures being taken to curb these threats? What lessons should the government draw from this tragedy? Share your thoughts below.
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