- Defence HQ Deploys Intelligence Assets To Rescue Abducted Ex-Military Spokesman
- Major General Rabe Abubakar and wife remain in captivity.
- Security agencies intensify efforts to rescue victims unharmed.
The Defence Headquarters has ordered the deployment of intelligence assets following the abduction of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.), and his wife by suspected terrorists in Katsina State.
The retired senior military officer and his wife were reportedly kidnapped on Saturday along the Katsina–Matazu Road in Matazu Local Government Area while travelling from Abuja to celebrate Eid-el-Kabir.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that a senior military officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity, confirmed that security agencies have intensified efforts to secure the release of the victims.
“We are working round the clock to rescue him,” the officer said, declining to provide further details about the ongoing operation.
The incident has triggered a coordinated response from security agencies in the state. The Commissioner of Police in Katsina State, CP Ali Umar Fage, visited the scene of the attack and directed the deployment of additional personnel and operational assets to strengthen search and rescue efforts.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Abubakar Sadiq Aliyu, the command disclosed that the attack occurred on May 30, 2026, at about 11:00 a.m.
The statement read: “On May 30, 2026, at about 11.00 hrs, suspected armed bandits wielding dangerous weapons attacked a red Peugeot 406 saloon along Karaduwa-Matazu Road, Matazu LGA.”
According to the police, the vehicle’s driver, Abdullahi Sa’id, sustained a gunshot wound to his right arm during the attack.
“The driver, one Abdullahi Sa’id sustained a gunshot injury to the right arm.
“Two occupants, one Abdullahi Batsari and one Amina Abdullahi were abducted before the arrival of security.
“Upon receipt of the report, DPO Matazu, accompanied by VCRU, responded swiftly, secured the scene, and evacuated the injured driver for medical treatment.
“Further developments will be communicated in due course, please.”
Reports indicate that armed men intercepted the vehicle carrying the former military spokesman and his wife before taking them to an unknown destination. The driver reportedly escaped despite sustaining gunshot injuries.
Major General Abubakar, during his tenure as Director of Defence Information, played a prominent role in military communications and public engagement for the Nigerian Armed Forces.
The incident has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges facing parts of the country despite ongoing military operations against terrorist and criminal groups.
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