President Bola Tinubu reacts to the death of retired Major-General Rabe Abubakar, who died while being held by bandits or terrorists in Katsina State. In a State House statement issued on Saturday, Tinubu says he received the news with “shock and sadness” and describes the incident as a tragic reminder of security challenges in parts of the country. The reports state that Abubakar was abducted by armed men while he was travelling—reportedly on his way to his hometown—when he was intercepted and captured. Both outlets report that Abubakar’s death occurred in the custody of the abductors in Katsina. The presidency also confirms that Abubakar’s wife was abducted along with him and remains in the custody of the kidnappers, according to the same statement. The combined reports focus on Tinubu’s reaction, the circumstances of Abubakar’s abduction during travel in Katsina, and the confirmation that his wife is still being held by the perpetrators.