By Princely Onyenwe | News Desk
Fresh controversy has emerged over the circumstances surrounding the death of retired Major General Rabe Abubakar following new revelations reportedly made by his wife, Hajiya Amina, who survived their captivity.
The widow, according to emerging accounts, disclosed that the former military spokesman died after suffering a snakebite while in the custody of armed bandits before she was allegedly shot and abandoned in a forest.
The late general’s wife’s testimony has introduced a new dimension to the circumstances surrounding his death. The Katsina State Government had earlier attributed the retired general’s demise to complications arising from diabetes and hypertension. However, the widow’s account has raised fresh questions over the official explanation.
Her testimony has introduced a new dimension to the tragic death of the retired general, whose passing had earlier been attributed by the Katsina State Government to complications arising from diabetes and hypertension.
However, members of the late general’s family have strongly disputed the official explanation, insisting that Major General Rabe Abubakar had no known history of diabetes or hypertension.
His son, Isyaka Rabe, previously stated that the family believed the retired officer may have died from a snakebite or other complications associated with his prolonged captivity.
The conflicting accounts have generated public concern and renewed calls for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the retired general’s death.
Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former Director of Defence Information and ex-Army spokesman, was abducted alongside his wife in Katsina State by armed bandits while travelling through the state.
Security analysts say the incident further highlights Nigeria’s worsening insecurity and the increasing vulnerability of both civilians and retired security officials.
As of the time of filing this report, authorities had not officially responded to the latest claims attributed to the widow this Wednesday morning.
The development leaves unanswered questions over the exact circumstances of the former military officer’s death and may intensify demands for an independent inquiry into the tragedy.
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