Retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Nigerian Army spokesperson and former director of defence information, dies while held by armed bandits in Katsina State, according to Nigerian media reports. The Katsina State Government confirms his death, saying he was in the custody of bandits at the time. Multiple outlets report that Abubakar, who had previously served as an Army public relations figure, was not under government custody when he died. The reports also describe the death as occurring in the context of the ongoing banditry and security crisis affecting parts of Katsina, where armed groups routinely attack communities and detain victims. The available accounts do not provide further details on the circumstances leading to his death, including when he was taken captive or the cause. No additional information is included across the sources regarding any investigation or response by authorities following the announcement.