DHQ delegation visits late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s family and Katsina government

A high-powered delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Sunday paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government and the family of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar (also referred to as Rabe Abdullahi), who died in bandit captivity.    The delegation, led by Major General I.M. Abdullahi, Chief of Administration (Army) at the DHQ, conveyed the condolences of the Chief of Defence Staff, General O.O. Oluyede, and the entire Armed Forces of Nigeria.    Speaking during the visit, Major General Abdullahi described the late senior officer as a distinguished and patriotic military leader whose service and sacrifice to the nation would not be forgotten. He assured the government and the family that the military remains committed to tracking down and bringing those responsible for the general’s death to justice.    The delegation also presented a national flag to the family in honour of the late general’s contributions to the country.     Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information, was abducted alongside his wife on May 30, 2026, while travelling along the Katsina–Matazu road. He reportedly died in captivity from health complications on June 13, 2026. His remains were released and buried in Katsina on Saturday, June 14. His wife remains in captivity.     

A delegation from the Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Sunday paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and the Katsina State Government following the retired officer’s death. This was made known in a statement on Monday by Lieutenant Colonel Aliyu Danja Media Information Officer, Joint Task Force (North West) Operation FANSAN YAMMA. The […] Military delegation visits late Gen. Rabe Abubakar’s family, vows justice

By Kingsley Omonobi A delegation from the Defence Headquarters (DHQ), led by the Chief of Administration (Army), Major General I.M. Abdullahi, on Sunday paid condolence visits to the family of the late Major General Rabe Abubakar (retd.) and the Katsina State Government following the retired officer’s death. In a statement, the Media Information Officer of […] The post DHQ delegation visits family of late Major General Rabe Abubakar, Katsina Govt appeared first on Vanguard News.