PRP mourns ex-Army spokesman Rabe, faults Tinubu on insecurity

The Peoples Redemption Party (PRP) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Army Public Relations, who passed away while in captivity. The opposition party used Abubakar's tragic fate to renew its criticism of the Federal Government, asserting that the administration is failing to protect its citizens from escalating insecurity.

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The PRP is profoundly saddened and outraged by the death of General Rabe Abubakar (retd) in captivity and the ongoing abduction of many innocent Nigerians.

Abubakar and his wife, Amina, were reportedly abducted by bandits several weeks ago in Katsina State. While troops successfully rescued Mrs. Abubakar during a recent operation, the former military spokesman died in captivity. The PRP, in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Muhammed Ishaq, described Abubakar's death as a "tragic reflection" of the government's inability to safeguard Nigerians.

"The PRP is profoundly saddened and outraged by the death of General Rabe Abubakar (retd) in captivity and the ongoing abduction of many innocent Nigerians," Ishaq stated. He further asserted that the incident "is a stark and undeniable testament to the failure of President Tinubu’s administration to provide the security and protection that every Nigerian deserves." The party contended that the current government "lacks both the will and the capacity to safeguard lives and property in our nation."

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This tragic incident is a stark and undeniable testament to the failure of President Tinubu’s administration to provide the security and protection that every Nigerian deserves. It exposes the stark reality that the current government lacks both the will and the capacity to safeguard lives and property in our nation.

The PRP highlighted that this incident, along with the continued abductions of other Nigerians, including schoolchildren in Oyo State, underscores the urgent need for decisive action against insecurity. The party reiterated its previous call for President Tinubu's resignation, arguing that "leadership without capacity and integrity only perpetuates fear, insecurity, and despair among Nigerians." The PRP believes Nigeria possesses sufficient resources and manpower to tackle insecurity but lacks the necessary leadership to deploy them effectively.

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This terrible incident, coupled with the continued captivity of many other innocent Nigerians, including school children in Oyo State, underscores the urgent need for accountability and decisive action. It is a clear indication that the administration’s rhetoric is far removed from the harsh realities faced by our people daily. This is precisely why PRP recently called for President Tinubu’s resignation, because leadership without capacity and integrity only perpetuates fear, insecurity, and despair among Nigerians.