Video of our abducted brother, wife broke us - General Rabe’s family
The family of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe has expressed distress after a video surfaced showing the officer and his wife held captive by bandits in Nigeria. The kidnappers are demanding the release of detained associates and the return of seized livestock in exchange for the couple's freedom.
Why it matters
The abduction of a high-ranking military official highlights the ongoing security challenges and banditry crisis in Nigeria.
The family of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe has expressed deep sorrow and growing concern following the release of a video showing the former senior military officer and his wife in captivity at what appeared to be a forest hideout.
Factual reporting on a security incident without editorializing.
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