The Senate, through its Committee on Army, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Director of Defence Information, Major General Rabe Abubakar, (rtd.), who was killed after being abducted on the Katsina–Matazu road in Katsina State.

In a statement signed and issued weekend, the Committee’s Chairman, Senator Abdulaziz Musa Yar’Adua, said the late General was a “proud son of Batsari Local Government Area, Katsina State” who served Nigeria with honour.

According to the Committee, General Abubakar was abducted alongside his wife on May 30, 2026 along the Katsina–Matazu road.

The statement noted that he continued to contribute meaningfully to national security discourse even in retirement.

The Committee extended sincere condolences to his immediate family, the Nigerian Army, the people of Batsari Local Government Area, and the entire Katsina State.

“We pray that Almighty Allah grants him Aljannah Firdaus and gives his family the fortitude to bear this loss,” Senator Yar’Adua said.

The Committee reaffirmed its commitment to working with the Executive and security agencies to strengthen measures that protect the lives and property of all Nigerians.

“We also salute the dedication of our security personnel and urge all citizens to remain united and patient as efforts to restore peace continue,” the statement read.