Atiku condemns death of retired army general held by bandits, criticizes Tinubu’s government

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, issued a strong condemnation following the death of former army spokesperson Major General Abubakar Rabe, retired, who died while in the custody of bandits.

In a statement released by his media office on Sunday, Atiku criticized President Bola Tinubu’s administration, saying that insecurity in the country has worsened.

He cited the recent attack on schools in Chibok, Borno state, as evidence of the escalating insecurity across Nigeria.

Atiku said the army officer’s death serves as a painful reminder of the vulnerability of Nigerians, including former security personnel.

“It is with profound sadness and deep anger that we mourn the death of retired Major General Abubakar Rabe, a distinguished former Army Spokesperson and Director of Defence Information, who tragically passed away while in the captivity of bandits,” he said.

“General Rabe devoted the better part of his life to defending Nigeria. He served this country with honour, courage, and distinction. That such a man could end up dying in the hands of criminals is both heartbreaking and unacceptable,” he added.