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The abductors of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and his wife have released a video showing the couple in captivity, with the wife conveying a list of demands for their release.
The four-minute video circulated on social media on Saturday shows the couple in captivity.
In the video, the retired general’s wife appeals for the release of three of the abductors’ members identified as Sani, Aminu and Nasiru, as well as the return of livestock allegedly seized from them.
According to her account, two of the detained individuals were arrested in Jikamshi while a third was arrested in Kano.
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Tsohon kakakin rundinar Sojin Nigeria General Rabe Abubakar da matarsa wanda barayin daji sukayi garkuwa dasu, suna rokon a ceto su
Gaskiya wannan babban abin kunya ne, kuma abin tsoro, ace General na Soja yana hannun barayin daji da suke a cikin Kasar… pic.twitter.com/RmGKkjvpuE
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The wife also appealed to the Katsina State Government and leaders of five local government areas to facilitate compliance with the demands to secure their release.
The retired general spoke briefly in the video, calling for efforts to ensure peace and adding that the abductors had expressed interest in dialogue and peaceful coexistence.
The couple were abducted along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State, near Zakin Baure village.
According to Daily Trust, the retired general’s family has reportedly been contacted by the infamous bandit leader Kachallah Muhammad, who operates in parts of Katsina State.
Abubakar served as Director of Defence Information, a key spokesman role for Nigeria’s military, before his retirement. His abduction adds to a wave of kidnappings targeting prominent figures across Nigeria.
