Atiku Abubakar Mourns Major General Rabe's Death

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President and presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, expressed deep sorrow over the death of Major General Abubakar Rabe, a retired military officer who was abducted on May 30, 2026, in Katsina State. Rabe's death is seen as a tragic indicator of the federal government's failure to protect its citizens, with Abubakar stating that no Nigerian is safe in the current security situation.

Rabe's ordeal is not an isolated incident, as it reflects a broader crisis where senior military officials are increasingly targeted by criminal groups. The recent attack in Chibok, Borno State, which involved the burning of schools, draws parallels to the 2014 abduction of 270 schoolgirls, highlighting the ongoing trauma in the region.

Abubakar called for urgent measures to address the escalating banditry and terrorism, emphasizing the need for a state of emergency in security to protect citizens and restore safety in Nigeria.