The Defence Headquarters has announced the passing of Major General Rabe Abubakar (Retired), who tragically lost his life in captivity following his abduction.
In a statement signed by the Director, Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba , the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) deeply sympathises with the family of Maj. Gen Rabe Abubakar retired who had served the nation with distinction and held many appointments including spokesperson of various military formations as well as spokesman for the Armed Forces Nigeria as Director Defence Information.
The statement said late Abubakar made immense contributions to counter-insurgency operations, professional development of the AFN and numerous other commendable and outstanding impacts.
His commitment to duty and to the unity of Nigeria remains a shining example for all personnel of the AFN.
The statement said the Defence Headquarters withheld public comment on his abduction in deference to ongoing rescue efforts by the AFN and sister security agencies where every operational resource was deployed in the hope of securing his safe return.
The Armed Forces of Nigeria said “this sad loss further strengthens our resolve to remain resolute in the discharge of our constitutional mandate to defend the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Nigeria and to protect all citizens”.
The statement said In response to series of unfortunate abductions across Nigeria including that of Maj. Gen. Abubakar, ongoing operations have since been further intensified to bring perpetrators to justice and to dismantle all terrorist networks threatening the nation.
“We assure Nigerians that the Armed Forces will not relent until peace and security are restored and those responsible for terrorists activities across the nation are held to account”, the statement concludes.
(Editor: Nkoli Omhoudu)
