DHQ vows justice for slain Gen. Rabe as military delegation visits Katsina

The Defence Headquarters, DHQ, on Sunday assured that those responsible for the death of retired Maj.-Gen. Rabe Abdullahi would be brought to justice.

This was announced on Sunday when a high-powered military delegation paid a condolence visit to the Katsina State Government.

The delegation, led by the Chief Administration Officer, Defence Headquarters, Maj.-Gen. I.M. Abdullahi, conveyed the condolences of the Armed Forces of Nigeria to the government and people of Katsina, over the death of the retired senior military officer.

Abdullahi described the late Rabe as a distinguished officer whose service and sacrifice to the nation would remain indelible.

He said the retired general’s death was a painful loss to his family, Katsina State, the Armed Forces and the nation at large.

“We share in the grief of the people of Katsina and the family of the deceased. The Armed Forces will continue to work with relevant security agencies to ensure that those responsible are identified and brought to justice,” he said.

He reaffirmed the commitment of the Defence Headquarters to strengthening security operations and supporting efforts aimed at tracking down the perpetrators.

Other members of the delegation included Maj.-Gen. W.B. Idris, Rear Adm. A.H. Haruna, Maj.-Gen. B.P. Koughna, Brig.-Gen. I.M. Ibrahim, Brig.-Gen. S.K. Usman (Rtd), S.I. Kaita (Rtd), Maj.-Gen. M.S. Bindawa (Rtd). and A.Y. Abdullahi.

Receiving the delegation on behalf of Gov. Dikko Radda, the Deputy Governor, Faruk Jobe, thanked the military leadership for the show of solidarity and support.

Jobe said the visit underscored the strong partnership between the state government and the military in the fight against insecurity.

He reiterated the administration’s resolve to collaborate with security agencies to combat banditry and other criminal activities.

The deputy governor also called for sustained and intensified security operations across Katsina State and other parts of the country affected by insecurity.

The visit ended with a one-minute silence in honour of the late retired general, whose death has continued to attract tributes from military personnel, government officials and citizens nationwide.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) recalls that Rabe was abducted alongside his wife on May 30, 2026, along the Katsina–Matazu Road while travelling to his hometown.

The Katsina State Government had announced that the retired military officer died in captivity from complications arising from diabetes and hypertension.

His remains were released by his abductors and was buried on Saturday evening at the Gidan Dawa Cemetery in Katsina metropolis in accordance with Islamic rites.
NAN