Retired Nigerian General dies in captivity
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Rabe Abubakar
Katsina State, Nigeria
June 2026
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Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar has died while being held captive by gunmen in north-west Nigeria. He was abducted along with his wife and driver while traveling in Katsina state last month. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis involving criminal gangs in the region.
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