Kidnappers of ex-army general release video, demand livestock, members’ release

A video has surfaced showing retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, former Director of Defence Information, and his wife in captivity, with the abductors outlining their demands. The couple was kidnapped along the Marabar Musawa–Kafinsoli road in Katsina State, Nigeria.

In the four-minute video, the general's wife conveyed the kidnappers' requirements: the release of three individuals named Sani, Aminu, and Nasiru, who were reportedly arrested in Jikamshi and Kano. Additionally, the abductors demand the return of livestock they claim was seized from them.

The wife appealed to the Katsina State Government and local leaders to meet these demands to secure the couple's release. Retired General Abubakar, speaking briefly in the video, called for efforts to promote peace and mentioned that the abductors expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue and peaceful coexistence.

Notorious bandit leader Kachallah Muhammad, active in Katsina State, has reportedly established communication with the family. As of the report's filing, neither the Katsina State Government nor security agencies had released an official statement regarding the video or the ongoing situation.

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We want to ensure peace. They have expressed interest in dialogue and peaceful coexistence.