By our reporter 1.6.2026
Major General Rabe Abubakar rtd is in custody of a notorious bandit leader Kachalla Muhammadu sources have disclosed.
Major General Abubakar rtd a former spokesperson of the Nigeria army was abducted on Saturday along side his wife along Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Matazu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
The bandits ambushed the couple and opened fire on their vehicle, the driver was shot in the arm. The couple were then dragged into the forest.
According to reports by SaharaReporters, Kachalla claimed responsibility for the attack and Major General is being held at his base.
“General Rabe Abubakar is with them and he is healthy,” a source disclosed.
He noted that Kachalla who had previously participated in peace initiatives by the government of Katsina State had been monitoring the movement of Major General Abubakar and had details such as when he usually departed his residence.
Sources said the attack was well coordinated by the heavily armed bandits.
“They blocked the road and waited for vehicles. Everything happened very fast. They were many and heavily armed. People around could not intervene because of fear,” he said.
The armed men first stormed a phone-charging centre in the village, where they carted away several mobile phones and power banks.
“They also seized a motorcycle belonging to one of the villagers. After that, they moved to the road, where they encountered a red vehicle and opened fire on it.”