Nigerian retired general abducted with his wife in the north-west
Summary
A retired Nigerian army general and his wife were kidnapped by armed men in northwest Nigeria. The army is working to rescue them as kidnappings and violent attacks continue in the region.Key Facts
- Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife were abducted from their car in Katsina state.
- Abubakar was a military spokesman from 2015 to 2017.
- The kidnapping was carried out by armed men known locally as "bandits," who often kidnap for ransom in the area.
- The general's driver escaped despite being shot during the attack.
- The region has ongoing security problems including attacks by criminal gangs and militant jihadists.
- A US airstrike targeted an alleged militant camp in nearby Sokoto state in December 2023.
- Days before the kidnapping, at least 16 people were killed in a violent attack in Katsina state.
- Government efforts to stop kidnappings include discouraging ransom payments and increasing security during holidays like Eid al-Adha.
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